The Parrish Community Bulls will challenge the Lennard Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Parrish Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Parrish Community is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Montverde Academy just ended the team's 13-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 7-2 to the Eagles.
Emmaline Van Beck
| 04/22/25 vs Montverde Academy | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs Sarasota | 9 |
| 04/04/25 vs North Fort Myers | 10 |
| 03/29/25 vs Crystal River | 16 |
| 03/28/25 vs Creekside | 13 |
| + 2 more games |
Emmaline Van Beck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Parrish Community saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baylee Fields, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Lennard walked away with it. Everything went their way against the Eagles on Monday as they made off with a 13-3 win. The Longhorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
Lennard got a massive performance out of Hannah Rooks, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Rooks has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kennedy McClain, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Lennard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Lennard's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Parrish Community, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-3.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Parrish Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Lennard struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
