The Holmes County Blue Devils will face off against the Baker Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes County is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
South Walton hit Holmes County with a five-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Devils lost 14-4 to the Seahawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Blue Devils have suffered since April 21, 2025.
Holmes County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Curry, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Baker hadn't done well against Paxton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Gators came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bobcats, sneaking past 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gators have posted since April 8, 2025.
Lacey McCranie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zoe Moncada, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. Layla Bendickson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
The victory got Baker back to even at 2-2. As for Holmes County, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Baker's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Holmes County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Baker, though, as they've been averaging only 4 strikeouts. Will Holmes County keep running through batters, or will the Gators buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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