Bainbridge Bearcats Rout Cairo Syrupmakers 9-1 to Strengthen Region 1-3A Lead

Bainbridge bounces back from earlier loss with dominant performance, improving to 7-2 in region play.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:09pm

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The Bainbridge Bearcats baseball team bounced back from a previous loss against Valdosta with a dominant 9-1 victory over rival Cairo on Thursday. The Bearcats scored four runs in the fourth inning and added more throughout the game to secure the pivotal region win and strengthen their hold on second place in Region 1-3A.

Why it matters

This win is crucial for the Bearcats as they look to secure a strong playoff position in the final stretch of the regular season. The Bearcats have been working to improve their resilience after falling behind early in games, and this performance shows they have made progress in that area.

The details

The Syrupmakers struck first with a sacrifice fly in the top of the first, but the Bearcats responded with a big fourth inning, scoring four runs on three singles. Sophomore outfielder Landon West and sophomore infielder Coker Glover delivered key hits in the rally. Junior first baseman Preston Deal had two RBI singles, including one that opened the scoring and another that drove in three runs in the fifth. Sophomore shortstop Benji Dollar also contributed a run-scoring single in the sixth.

  • The Bearcats played this game on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again today, April 4, 2026, in Cairo at 5:30 p.m.

The players

Landon West

A sophomore outfielder for the Bainbridge Bearcats.

Coker Glover

A sophomore infielder for the Bainbridge Bearcats.

Preston Deal

A junior first baseman for the Bainbridge Bearcats who had two key RBI singles in the game.

Benji Dollar

A sophomore shortstop for the Bainbridge Bearcats who hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning.

Brooks Hines

The Bainbridge Bearcats' right-handed starting pitcher, who delivered his most complete outing of the season, working 6.1 innings and limiting Cairo to just one run.

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What they’re saying

“We've been on them all year about getting down early and letting teams get up on us. But they learned how to fight. Today was one of the best games I've seen them play. I'm so proud of them.”

— Ryan Riles, Bainbridge Bearcats Head Coach

“I knew the run they scored was on me. All I was thinking was: Find a way out of this. Show the dog you have in you.”

— Brooks Hines, Bainbridge Bearcats Starting Pitcher

“There's no pressure on me at that point. I know the guys who put those runs up were going to make plays behind me.”

— Brooks Hines, Bainbridge Bearcats Starting Pitcher

What’s next

The Bearcats and Syrupmakers will face off again today, April 4, 2026, in Cairo at 5:30 p.m. as Bainbridge looks to further solidify its position atop the Region 1-3A standings.

The takeaway

The Bainbridge Bearcats have shown resilience and the ability to bounce back from early deficits, a key trait that will serve them well as they push for a strong finish to the regular season and a deep playoff run. Their balanced offensive attack and gritty pitching performance in this game demonstrate the team's growth and potential.