Baseball Recap: Baker Extends Winning Streak to Three

Gators

Margin (Wins)

02/26/26 @ Laurel Hill	17
03/03/26 vs Booker T. Washington	15
03/13/26 @ Ponce De Leon	13
03/26/26 vs Freeport	12
03/05/26 vs Ponce De Leon	10

Baker entered their tilt with Pine Forest on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Eagles get on the board and left with an 8-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won eight games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Joel Morse was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Baker is 8-1 when Morse posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Justice Baldwin, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Dawson Mitchem also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.

Baker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Baker's record now sits at 13-7. As for Pine Forest, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-20.

Baker and Pine Forest could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Gators (ranked 357th) will meet Northview (ranked 128th) at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Pine Forest will challenge Harrison County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (531 vs. 22).