Baker had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 13-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Navarre Raiders, falling 12-1. The Gators were not able to make up for their defeat to the Raiders from their previous meeting back in March of 2021.
Baker saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joel Morse, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Navarre, their record now sits at 9-13. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Navarre's side, Bryce English tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. English also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Raiders are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-12 otherwise.
At the plate, Colton Bunn and Michael Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Bunn went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Jackson went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Navarre is undefeated when Bunn posts two or more runs, but 6-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jameson Rasmussen, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Baker will take on Pensacola Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Navarre, they will challenge Pace at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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