The Paxton Bobcats will challenge the Baker Gators at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Paxton played against Pensacola on Friday and lost via forfeit.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Baker turned things around against Pensacola Christian Academy on Friday. They never let the Warriors get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory. Considering the Gators have won nine matchups by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Elijah Lindros was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 6.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Baker let Dawson Mitchem and Justice Baldwin run wild. Mitchem went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI, while Baldwin went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That's the most hits Mitchem has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Rand Stokes, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Baker hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pensacola Christian Academy struck out eight times.
Baker's record is now 14-10. As for Paxton, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Paxton might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from Baker in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Bobcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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