North Bay Haven Kicks Off Preseason with A Doubleheader

North Bay Haven Played a preseason double header on Thursday, February 12th, and won both games.  

Game 1

In Game one North Bay Haven beat Port St. Joe Nine to Three (9-3). Addison Mallon and Khloe Hill both Sparked the offensive going two for four (2-4) with a homerun and two RBIs. Bailee Gladden had an outstanding performance as well as finishing at the plate going four for four (4-4) With a triple and driving in one run. Neveah Tarr recorded two doubles, while Mckenzie Goff drove in two runs. In her first varsity Appearance Jocie Garcia recorded a double for her first bat. Defensively North Bay Haven hold Port St. Joe to a low score from Addison Mallon. Mallon Pitched all seven innings only allowing just one hit and striking out nine batters. Mallon didn’t walk one person in that whole game. 

Game 2

For their second game, North Bay Haven beat Wewahitchka Seven to Two (7-2). Addison Mallon Finished with another homerun for the night two homeruns in one night also drove in two runs going one for two (1-2) at the plate. Khloe Hill contributed three hits and two RBIs going three for four (3-4) at the plate. Defensively North Bay Haven had multiple pitchers for the second game; Saylor Price had her first Varsity appearance throwing for two innings, only allowing one run. Addy Brady pitched for two innings only allowing one hit, and one run always got one strike out. Kali Stokes pitched for one inning, allowing two hits and no score. Addison Mallon came out for the second time in the night to close the game by pitching the last two innings, striking out four batters and only allowing one hit. 

Players Standouts

Multiple players had an outstanding performance during these preseason games. Addison Mallon with a amazing pitching day and hitting im excited to see what she has for us for the rest of the season. Khloe Hill, with an outstanding hitting day, really made a big impact on both games. Baliee Gladden also had an outstanding hitting day, almost hitting every at-bat. And finally special congratulates Jocie Garcia and Saylor Price for having excellent first ever varsity games. 

Recap

Overall North Bay Haven holds both teams to a low scoring game in a doubleheader sweep. North Bay Haven scored a total of sixteen (16) runs and twenty-one (21) runs and fourteen (14) strike outs making a statement for the night.  

Preparing for regular season

Now that preseason is over, I’m excited to say regular season is on the way first regular season game on Monday, February sixteen (16) at Fort Walton. Come out and show some love to these amazing girls. Hoping for them to go back-to-back regionals champs. They have a very exciting season to look forward even after losing Kaylee Goodpaster who is an outstanding player but sadly tearing her ACL before the season, so we all wish her a speedy recovering and excited to see her next year at FSU.