Baker has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.75 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They fell just short of the Destin Sharks by a score of 11-9. That makes it the first time this season the Gators have let down their home crowd.
Emily Whiddon
| 03/03/25 vs Destin | 7 |
| 02/27/25 vs Rocky Bayou Christian | 12 |
| 02/18/25 vs Pensacola Catholic | 5 |
Emily Whiddon was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Whiddon wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abigail Griffin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Griffin has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Zoe Moncada was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Baker fell to 3-1. As for Destin, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Looking ahead, Baker will challenge Freeport at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baker's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Freeport's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Destin, they will take on Escambia at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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