
Hornets
02/18/25 vs Theodore | 17 |
04/08/25 vs Citronelle | 15 |
04/07/25 @ Davidson | 15 |
02/25/25 @ Robertsdale | 15 |
04/07/25 @ Davidson | 14 |
Baker put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Tuesday. They blew past the Citronelle Wildcats 15-0. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Katlyn Cone was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last five contests.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Boddie, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last 14 games. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabrielle Peterson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Baker hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in seven consecutive matchups.
Baker is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 19 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 28-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Citronelle, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Baker will take on Theodore at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Citronelle, they will face off against Faith Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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