The Bartram Trail Bears will face off against the Baker County Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Bartram Trail 3.9, Baker County 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Bartram Trail made easy work of Buchholz and carried off a 14-8 victory.
Lucie McDonald
| 04/09/25 @ Buchholz | 5 |
| 03/11/25 vs Ridgeview | 4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Beachside | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Menendez | 3 |
| 04/05/24 vs Tocoi Creek | 3 |
Lucie McDonald was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joslyn Goebeler, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Baker County unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 7-3 to Fort White.
Baker County also got a good showing from Grace Masterson, who struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Masterson has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kentlee Payne was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those doubles were her first of the season.
Bartram Trail has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Baker County, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3-1.
Bartram Trail suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Baker County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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