Glades Central hasn't had much luck against Lake Worth Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Defenders at 6:00 p.m. Glades Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Glades Central turned things around against Pahokee on Monday. They put the hurt on the Blue Devils with a sharp 18-8 victory.
Damion Lopez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. Lopez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He has become a key player for Glades Central: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-10 otherwise.
Juan Mojica
| 04/07/25 @ Pahokee | 4 |
| 02/18/25 @ Moore Haven | 3 |
| 04/25/24 @ Westwood | 3 |
| 02/27/24 @ Moore Haven | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Atlantic | 2 |
In other batting news, Juan Mojica was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing 12 bases while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Jayden Miller was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Lake Worth Christian was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 7-1 to Leonard. The defeat continues a trend for the Defenders in their meetings with the Lancers: they've now lost four in a row.
Lake Worth Christian now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Glades Central, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Glades Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Lake Worth Christian 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.
Glades Central suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Lake Worth Christian in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Raiders 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.
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