The Baker County Wildcats will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Benedictine Cadets at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Baker County: 2.7, Benedictine: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Tuesday, Baker County beat University Christian 6-2.
Blane Chauncey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Evan Cannon was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Seth Chestnut was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Benedictine had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Benedictine also got a good showing from TJ Windsor, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Windsor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Parker McCoy was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Baker County's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Benedictine, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Baker County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Benedictine struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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