Leopards
| 03/12/26 @ Bishop McLaughlin Catholic | 5 |
| 03/10/26 vs Springstead | 17 |
| 03/03/26 vs East Lake | 2 |
| 02/28/26 vs Nature Coast Tech | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
Hernando has gone 9-1 against Springstead recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Leopards will square off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Hernando is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Hernando came out on top against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Leopards took their matchup against the Hurricanes 5-2. The win was familiar territory for the Leopards, who have now won three contests in a row.
Reagan Wilkes and Austin Knierim made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Wilkes pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Knierim didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Wilkes went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, while Knierim went 1-for-4 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Hedick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run. Another was Sammy Novick, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Hernando hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop McLaughlin Catholic struck out seven times.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Springstead and Land O' Lakes, and Land O' Lakes kept the tradition alive. The Eagles lost 11-1 to the Gators on Thursday.
Hernando's record is now 9-2. As for Springstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Springstead's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hernando hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. It's a different story for Springstead, though, as they've only averaged .196. Will they be able to contain Hernando's hitters?
Everything went Hernando's way against Springstead in their previous matchup on Tuesday, as Hernando made off with a 17-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Leopards since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
