The home team had won the previous four meetings between Baker and Rocky Bayou Christian, and Rocky Bayou Christian kept the tradition alive. Baker fell just short of Rocky Bayou Christian by a score of 10-9 on Saturday. The Gators were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 10-0.
Ty Fernandez and Austin Stanley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Fernandez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Stanley got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run. That home run was Stanley's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Straight, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Baker's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-4-1.
Looking ahead, Baker will square off against Ponce De Leon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Ponce De Leon has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.27 runs per game on average), something Baker will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, they will take on Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rocky Bayou Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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