Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Leon

Lions

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 @ Jefferson County	31
03/24/25 vs FAMU DRS	30
04/01/25 @ FAMU DRS	25
02/18/25 vs Jefferson County	20
02/28/25 @ Mosley	15

Leon came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Rickards Raiders with a sharp 15-7 win. Considering the Lions have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Kamryn Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

In other pitching news, Lamonika Sims looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Trinity Williams, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.

Leon's record is now 11-4. As for Rickards, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leon will take on Madison County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions are on a three-game streak of home wins, the Cowboys a six-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind. As for Rickards, they will face off against Buchholz at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.27 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of.