Baker won the last time they faced Ponce De Leon, and things went their way on Monday too. The Baker Gators walked away with a 7-4 win over the Ponce De Leon Pirates. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Baker.
Wyatt Straight and Joel Morse made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Straight tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Morse tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Straight scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Morse scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kase Armstrong was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Ponce De Leon's side, Mark Flynn was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Baker's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Ponce De Leon, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Baker will head out on the road to challenge Pensacola Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Baker is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Ponce De Leon, they will be playing at home against Wewahitchka at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wewahitchka is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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