Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Babcock). Everything went their way against the Lehigh Lightning on Monday as the Babcock Trailblazers made off with a 21-4 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Trailblazers with their most commanding win of the season.
Lexi Haley
| 03/03/25 @ Lehigh | 10 |
| 02/28/25 @ Gateway | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs DeSoto County | 3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Community School of Naples | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Cape Coral | 7 |
| + 1 more games |
Lexi Haley and Brooklyn Mills made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Haley struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Mills struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, Haley is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game. At the plate, Haley scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Mills scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Haley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Babcock got a massive performance out of Emmie Barritt, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Macia, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Babcock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Babcock now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lehigh, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Babcock will head out on the road to challenge South Fort Myers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Babcock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Lehigh, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dunbar at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lehigh has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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