Gainesville High’s Pitching Struggles Continue In Lopsided Loss To Santa Fe

ALACHUA — Despite a strong first inning Wednesday, the Gainesville High School Hurricanes could not stop the the high-powered offense of the Santa Fe Raiders in a 19-6 loss that extends their losing streak to four games.

A high-powered fourth inning by Santa Fe, where 11 runs were scored, prevailed the Red Raiders (9-8) to the baseball victory.

Senior Caleb Kietzman led the way for the Raiders by going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a two-run home run to left field.

Santa Fe absolutely smashes the ball for a no doubter to left field for a 2-run homer.

B4 | Gainesville 6-13 Santa Fe | 0 outs.

Dixon is removed from the game and replaced by Freshman Juan Roman.

— Carston Handy (@carston_handy) March 27, 2025

Pitching struggles continued from the previous night for the Hurricanes (6-7). Four pitchers were used throughout the game, three of whom featured in the lengthy fourth inning.

Junior Connor Kemph got the start on the mound and lasted two innings, allowed four hits and seven runs. Junior Cade Dixon replaced Kemph during the third inning with runners on first and second. Dixon struggled against the red-hot Raider bats.

Despite the tough night pitching, Kemph led the way for the Hurricanes at bat by going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

The frustration started to boil over for the Hurricanes late in the bottom of the fourth inning. Coach Adrian Ramos removed starting catcher junior Jackson Dugan as there was a pushing-and-shoving match when the last run of the night crossed home plate.

A chopper up the middle goes through the gap.

One run scores.

Jackson Dugan is pulled from behind the plate due a scuffle with the runner who scored.

B4 | 6-19 | 1 out

— Carston Handy (@carston_handy) March 27, 2025

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Gainesville welcomes Trenton (13-3) to Tiny Talbot Field at 7 p.m. Friday.

Santa Fe dropped to 9-9 after Thursday’s 15-10 loss to Trenton.