Baldwin had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it five. They lost 11-2 to the Cross Creek Razorbacks. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Razorbacks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Conniya Reeves was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Cross Creek, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
On Cross Creek's side, Paityn Oglesby was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Oglesby has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brylyn Dressel, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Maddison Robertson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Baldwin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 16-0 defeat against East Laurens on the 8th. As for Cross Creek, they have also already played their next game, a 14-2 loss against Southeast Bulloch on the 5th.
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