Softball Game Preview: Baldwin Indians vs. Paxon School For Advanced Studies Golden Eagles

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2025, 8:37am

Softball Preview: Baldwin Indians vs. Paxon School For Advanced Studies Golden Eagles

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Baldwin is 8-2 against Paxon School For Advanced Studies since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Indians will be playing at home against the Golden Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Baldwin's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Wolfson 15-0. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Wolfpack: they've now won three in a row.

Lilly Hubbard looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

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Runs (Career)

04/08/25 vs Wolfson3
02/20/24 @ Clay2
04/03/25 @ Nease1
02/18/25 @ Hilliard1
05/14/24 vs Marianna1

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Crews, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Kendall North was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.

Baldwin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Paxon School For Advanced Studies, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on First Coast with a sharp 13-4 victory on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Hayley Hinds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.

On the hitting side, Sariyah Jackson was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Maleah Rouse, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

Paxon School For Advanced Studies' victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Baldwin, their win bumped their record up to 12-4.

Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Baldwin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Paxon School For Advanced Studies struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Baldwin was able to grind out a solid victory over Paxon School For Advanced Studies in their previous meeting back in March, winning 7-3. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Golden Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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