Ida Baker had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-7 to make it four. They fell 4-1 to the Estero Wildcats. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Bulldogs, who fell 7-5 when the teams last met back in March of 2024.
Ida Baker saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Yadel Pena, who went 1-for-3 with one run. That run marked the first that Pena has scored this season.
As for Estero, their record is now 5-7. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Ida Baker: they've now won six in a row.
On Estero's side, Rylan Stewart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits.
Looking ahead, Ida Baker is taking a road trip to face off against First Baptist Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Estero, they will be playing at home against Evangelical Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sentinels have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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