Beachside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 24-9 walloping at the hands of the Baldwin Indians.
Avery Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mallie Meadows, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Beachside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
On Baldwin's side, Hayden Peebles looked comfortable as she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Baldwin let Shaylen Bryd and Raven Watson loose on the outfield. Bryd went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Watson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Gotto, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Beachside's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Baldwin, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 19-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beachside will take on St. Joseph Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Baldwin, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Oakleaf at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Baldwin knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Oakleaf likes a good challenge.
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