While Baird's win against Hamlin wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears won by a run and slipped past the Pied Pipers 18-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bears have posted since March 29, 2024.

Cassidy Lucas
04/17/25 vs Hamlin | 3 |
03/06/25 @ Trent | 2 |
03/22/25 @ Jayton | 1 |
04/05/24 @ Albany | 1 |
03/26/24 vs Gorman | 1 |
Baird got a massive performance out of Cassidy Lucas, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave Lucas a new career-high. Macey Richey also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Baird always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .580. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Baird has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Hamlin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-11.
As of now, neither Baird nor the Pied Pipers have any future games scheduled.
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