The Cypress Bay Lightning will venture away from home to take on the Fort Lauderdale Flying L at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Cypress Bay had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Flanagan on Monday. Cypress Bay never let Flanagan get on the board and left with a 16-0 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Lightning this season.
Salma Amer
| 03/10/25 @ Flanagan | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs South Plantation | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Western | 1 |
| 02/26/25 vs Cooper City | 1 |
| 02/20/25 vs Taravella | 1 |
Salma Amer made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Julia Gabante was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Teresa Foschia also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Cypress Bay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale made easy work of McArthur on Monday and carried off a 15-3 victory. The Flying L's haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Like Cypress Bay, Fort Lauderdale also got a great game from a two-way player: Kylie Keenan. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). What's more, Keenan gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Fort Lauderdale got a massive performance out of Quinn McFadden, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Isaballa Coleman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Fort Lauderdale's record is now 5-2. As for Cypress Bay, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Cypress Bay has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Fort Lauderdale struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cypress Bay might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Fort Lauderdale in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can Cypress Bay avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
