The Baker Gators will challenge the Rocky Bayou Christian Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Baker is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They never let Pensacola Catholic get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. The Gators have beaten the Crusaders the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Crusaders has come to flipping the script.
Emily Whiddon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Whiddon was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Norman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Michayla Rose, who scored two runs.
Baker always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pensacola Catholic only posted an OBP of .200.
Meanwhile, Rocky Bayou Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past L.E.A.D. Academy 26-0.
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