Softball Recap: Baker Triumphs

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Previous 5 Games

03/12/25 - Away	9-4 W
02/18/25 - Home	15-0 W
04/19/24 - Home	4-3 W
02/26/24 - Away	13-5 W
04/20/22 - Home	3-4 L

Baker won the last time they faced Pensacola Catholic and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Baker Gators walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gators.

Abigail Griffin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Griffin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, Baker let Michayla Rose and Makayla Hopps run wild. Rose scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Hopps scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Rose also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Layla Bendickson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Baker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pensacola Catholic only managed five hits.

Baker's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Pensacola Catholic, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baker will challenge Northview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northview will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Baker surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pensacola Catholic, they will square off against Escambia at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Escambia has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.25 runs per game on average), something Pensacola Catholic will no doubt try to take advantage of.