Gatewood Baseball 2026

Lawson Moore struck out 13 batters while allowing just three hits in a six-inning game shutout against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lawson Moore struck out 13 batters while allowing just three hits in a six-inning game shutout against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball advances to state semifinals

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Gatewood advanced to its sixth consecutive GIAA Class 2A baseball state semifinal series following 8-5 and 12-0 wins over Brentwood last Thursday in Eatonton.The Gators dominated Game 2, hitting a season-high five home runs off the Eagles’ pitching staff.
Ben Brennan had three hits and scored three runs in the Gators' 7-5 win vs Pinewood last Monday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Ben Brennan had three hits and scored three runs in the Gators' 7-5 win vs Pinewood last Monday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood gears up for playoffs

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Gatewood’s baseball team split its first two meetings last Monday and Wednesday in a late-season four-game series against Pinewood, earning a 7-5 win in Eatonton before dropping a 4-3 decision in Bellville.The Gators’ pitching rotation continued to shine in Game 1, with Ben Pearson working 6.
Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators pick up three late-season wins

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A trio of great pitching performances powered Gatewood to three wins recently, with just one game left on its regular-season schedule.The Gators opened with a 17-3 win over Dominion Christian in Marietta last Monday, followed by a 9-2 win at home the next day over Central Georgia Arts (CGA).
Gatewood’s Ben Brannen gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Ben Brannen gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

REGION CHAMPS

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Gatewood’s baseball team swept its way through region play this season on the way to a fourth consecutive region title.The Gators (14-6, 4-0) defeated the Windsor Academy Knights 12-8 in Macon last Tuesday and 15-3 last Friday in Eatonton.
Gatewood sophomore Ben Pearson pitched five innings against region rival Brentwood and allowed just two hits and three runs while striking out six Eagles in a 10-3 win for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Ben Pearson pitched five innings against region rival Brentwood and allowed just two hits and three runs while striking out six Eagles in a 10-3 win for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood perfect so far in region

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Since Gatewood’s baseball team (9-4, 5-0) got back on track with a 16-0 win at Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) on March 20, the Gators have strung together two more wins for a three-game win streak and a 5-0 record in region competition.
Gatewood senior Ben Brannen rounds the bases after hitting his first home run of the season on March 13 against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood senior Ben Brannen rounds the bases after hitting his first home run of the season on March 13 against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators rack up region wins on the diamond

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With a pair of wins over region foe Trinity Christian of Dublin two weeks ago, the Gatewood baseball team set their league record at 2-0, then added a third region win last Tuesday in Eatonton with a 16-1 decision over Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA).
Gatewood sophomore Connor Mitchem totaled four hits and two RBIs over three games last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Connor Mitchem totaled four hits and two RBIs over three games last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators even record after three losses

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
It was a week of growing pains for Gatewood, which suffered three consecutive losses after a 3-0 start.The Gators fell 8-2 at Augusta Christian last Monday, then dropped a heartbreaker on the road against rival Piedmont on Tuesday, losing 3-2 on a walk-off in the bottom of the seventh.
Gatewood catcher Connor Mitchem blocks a Strong Rock runner at the plate in the Gators’ season opener last week in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood catcher Connor Mitchem blocks a Strong Rock runner at the plate in the Gators’ season opener last week in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball off to strong start

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
After winning the last three GIAA Class AA state championships, Gatewood baseball has opened the season with another hot start, going 3-0 so far with no less than 10 runs scored in each game.
Gatewood sophomore Jayden Moss (34) had a big day at the plate for the Gators in the season opener against Strong Rock Christian on Feb. 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Jayden Moss (34) had a big day at the plate for the Gators in the season opener against Strong Rock Christian on Feb. 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood bats deliver 15-8 season-opening win

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Gatewood Gators opened their 2026 baseball season on a blustery, late-winter day, Feb. 23, with a 15-8 win at home over Strong Rock Christian Academy, out of Locust Grove.
Ben Brannen is Gatewood’s lone senior in 2026. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Ben Brannen is Gatewood’s lone senior in 2026. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball hopes to four-peat in 2026

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Last year was another terrific season for Gatewood baseball, as the Gators won their third-straight GIAA Class AA state championship after their sixth consecutive appearance in the final series.
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