Baldwin is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home field against the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. Baldwin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Baldwin was able to grind out a solid win over Walsh Jesuit, taking the game 6-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Highlanders.
Melina Defelice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Jordan Gerendash
| 03/21/26 vs Walsh Jesuit | 4 |
| 03/20/26 vs Seneca | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Albert Gallatin | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Peters Township | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Connellsville | 2 |
On the hitting side, Jordan Gerendash was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 22 runs the game before, Thomas Jefferson was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They fell 4-1 to South Park. The matchup marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The defeat snapped Thomas Jefferson's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for Baldwin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Baldwin's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Highlanders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Thomas Jefferson, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Baldwin continue to outrun the ball?
Baldwin suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Thomas Jefferson in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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