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| 04/14/25 - Away | 9-7 W |
| 03/25/25 - Home | 12-4 W |
| 03/19/24 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 02/20/24 - Home | 7-16 L |
| 04/22/21 - Home | 12-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
While Lakewood Ranch's victory against Manatee wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Hurricanes 9-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-4 back in March.
Lexi Meneely spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Payton Burdick was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Maddison Anderson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Burdick wasn't the only one making solid contact: Lakewood Ranch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Mustangs are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lakewood Ranch has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Manatee, they dropped their record down to 4-13 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Coming up, Lakewood Ranch will venture away from home to take on Braden River at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs are facing the Pirates at the right time seeing as the Pirates are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Manatee, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against East Lake at 6:00 p.m. The Hurricanes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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