The Baldwin Braves are taking a road trip to challenge the Treutlen Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Baldwin has struggled recently with nine defeats in a row, while Treutlen will arrive with four straight victories.
Baldwin fell victim to Harlem and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Treutlen hadn't done well against Wheeler County recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Vikings blew past the Bulldogs 16-1. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jack Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Bailey, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Michael Boone also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Treutlen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Baldwin's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Treutlen, their record now sits at 9-2.
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