The Baker Gators will face off against the Freeport Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Baker is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Baker came up short against Chipley on Tuesday, falling 10-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Gators have suffered against the Tigers since March 31, 2017.
Joel Morse
| 03/13/26 @ Ponce De Leon | 3 |
| 03/03/26 vs Booker T. Washington | 3 |
| 02/17/26 vs Aletheia Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Chipley | 2 |
| 02/26/26 @ Laurel Hill | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Baker saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joel Morse, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Morse has become a key player for the Gators: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-5 otherwise.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Freeport, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Rutherford a 2-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won four in a row.
Baker's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Freeport, their win bumped their record up to 13-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Baker has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Freeport struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Baker came up short against Freeport in their previous matchup on March 6th, falling 8-5. Will the Gators 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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