The Bay Tornadoes will take on the Rutherford Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bay is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Bay is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Gadsden County with a sharp 27-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tornadoes as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Alex Carbonnel
| 04/13/26 vs Gadsden County | 7 |
| 02/13/26 @ Liberty County | 4 |
| 02/16/26 @ North Bay Haven Academy | 3 |
| 02/24/26 @ Arnold | 1 |
| 02/10/26 @ Walton | 1 |
Alex Carbonnel was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Bay's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 9-10 when he doesn't). Colby Hawkins was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .854. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Rutherford had just enough and edged out North Bay Haven Academy 3-1 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Buccaneers: they've now won seven in a row.
Tyler Harry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rutherford secured the victory behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Caylen Nguyen, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Nguyen has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Bay's record is now 12-10. As for Rutherford, their record now sits at 6-18.
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