Niceville proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Baldwin County Tigers 11-10. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this match were averaging 3.6 runs allowed.
Landon Hawkins looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Deacon Avery was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Marquardt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Eagles
| 03/06/25 vs Baldwin County | 37.5% |
| 03/04/25 @ Choctawhatchee | 31.8% |
| 02/27/25 @ Mosley | 28.2% |
| 02/25/25 @ Crestview | 28% |
| 02/21/25 @ Gulf Breeze | 26.9% |
Niceville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in five consecutive games.
Niceville's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Baldwin County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Niceville is taking a road trip to face off against Daphne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Niceville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Daphne's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Baldwin County, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Baldwin County Tigers challenge Milton Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Milton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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