Baker faced Spanish Fort in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Hornets came out on top against the Toros by a score of 5-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The game was the first time the Hornets have beaten the Toros on their field since February 18, 2020.
Madison Smith spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Baker let Gabrielle Peterson and Lauren Mordecai run wild. Peterson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Mordecai went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. What's more, Peterson posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Boddie, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Baker moved to 21-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Spanish Fort, the defeat snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 30-7 record.
Looking ahead, Baker will venture away from home to challenge Davidson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Spanish Fort, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McCracken County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Toros have won 17 straight at home dating back to last season, while the Mustangs won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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