After only two runs in their last matchup, Baker made sure to put some runs up on the board against Long Beach on Friday. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Bearcats.
MADISON SMITH made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one double.
In other batting news, NOLA HAVARD was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was REBECCA SMITH, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Baker always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Long Beach only posted an OBP of .192.
The win got Baker back to even at 1-1. As for Long Beach, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Baker will take on D'Iberville at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Long Beach, they will challenge St. Martin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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