It was a good run, but Ida Baker unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-7 walloping at the hands of the Fort Myers Green Wave. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ida Baker of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Alyssa Auger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. McKenzie Cole was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Fort Myers' side, Afton Jessogne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Jessogne was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tegan Webb, who went 5-for-6 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Daciana Harvey, who scored two runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Ida Baker's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Fort Myers, they pushed their record up to 14-4-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ida Baker will face off against Island Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Myers, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Riverdale at 7:00 p.m.
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