Red Barons
| 04/07/26 vs John Paul II Catholic | 5-2 |
| 04/06/26 @ North East Carolina Prep | 17-4 |
| 04/02/26 @ Holmes | 19-6 |
Gates County had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came out on top against the John Paul II Catholic Saints by a score of 5-2. This was payback for the Red Barons, who suffered a 9-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hailey Bauer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gates County let Kamryn Riddick and Kyndall Banks run wild. Riddick went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run, while Banks got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Riddick has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Gates County's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for John Paul II Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Gates County has already played their next game, a 9-3 defeat against Manteo on the 13th. As for John Paul II Catholic, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-13 victory against Pungo Christian Academy on the 13th.
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