Santa Fe Trail came out on top against Baldwin on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Chargers walked away with a 6-2 win over the Bulldogs. The Chargers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Sydnee Sleichter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Camee Whitaker, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Peyton Ganger, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Chargers
| 05/06/25 @ Baldwin | 6-2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Baldwin | 12-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Wellsville | 12-0 |
| 04/29/25 vs Wellsville | 9-8 |
| 04/24/25 vs Rock Creek | 5-4 |
| + 2 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Santa Fe Trail kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.
Santa Fe Trail pushed their record up to 19-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Baldwin, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Fe Trail will venture away from home to challenge Anderson County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Baldwin, they will challenge Spring Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.
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