The Babcock Trailblazers will head out to face off against the Mason Classical Academy Paladins at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Babcock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Babcock made easy work of Sarasota Christian and carried off a 17-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trailblazers.
Lexi Haley and Brooklyn Mills were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Haley pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Mills struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Haley went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Mills scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Mills a new career-high.
Halle Harden
| 04/04/25 @ Sarasota Christian | 3 |
| 03/12/25 vs Island Coast | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Dunbar | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Gateway | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs DeSoto County | 1 |
In other batting news, Babcock let Halle Harden and Emmie Barritt run wild. Harden went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Barritt scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those three hits gave Harden a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caylee Kessler, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Babcock was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mason Classical Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They skirted past Everglades City 12-10.
Mason Classical Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Babcock, their record is now 12-4.
Babcock came out on top in a nail-biter against Mason Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in February, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trailblazers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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