While Baker couldn't quite beat Baldwin County on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-point loss they were dealt on Friday. The Baker Hornets fell just short of the Baldwin County Tigers by a score of 4-2. Baker was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Baldwin County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Katlyn Cone spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Baker saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaicee Massey, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
On Baldwin County's side, Madisyn Williams was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Williams has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.
Baker has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-18 record this season. As for Baldwin County, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Baker will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Fairhope at 6:00 p.m. As for Baldwin County, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-2 win vs. Foley on the 13th.
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