The Baldwin Indians are taking a road trip to face off against the Nease Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Baldwin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between Baldwin and Baker County, and Baker County kept the tradition alive. The Indians fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The Indians' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Hayden Peebles
| 04/01/25 @ Baker County | 10 |
| 03/27/25 vs Columbia | 6 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bartram Trail | 5 |
Hayden Peebles spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Makaila Fry stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Raven Watson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Nease hadn't done well against Ponte Vedra recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Sharks. The win was nothing new for the Panthers as they're now sitting on four straight.
Sydney Davis made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Davis was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alanna Doherty was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Sophia Matt was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Nease kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Nease's record is now 6-7. As for Baldwin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Baldwin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Nease struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
