Softball Game Preview: Lake Minneola Hawks vs. The Villages Charter Buffalo

The Lake Minneola Hawks will challenge The Villages Charter Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Lake Minneola has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

On Friday, Lake Minneola didn't have quite enough to beat Belleview and fell 7-5.

Amaliz Martinez was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off three triples, three runs, and one RBI while going 4-for-4.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, The Villages Charter was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They lost 8-1 to Vanguard. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Buffalo have suffered since May 8, 2024.

The Villages Charter's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Lake Minneola, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

Lake Minneola might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from The Villages Charter when the teams last played back in March. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.