Softball Recap: Baker Gets the Win

Hornets

Margin (Wins)

02/18/25 vs Theodore	17
04/07/25 @ Davidson	15
02/25/25 @ Robertsdale	15
02/20/25 @ Citronelle	11
03/14/25 @ St. Paul's Episcopal	8

Baker had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Davidson on Monday. The Hornets' pitcher stepped up to hand the Warriors a 15-0 shutout. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Kynleigh Carter made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kristina Lapeyrouse, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Kaylee Boddie was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.

Baker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Davidson didn't got any hits.

Baker's win bumped their record up to 22-11. As for Davidson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.

Baker will have a chance to go back-to-back against Davidson: the pair will be back at it again later today.