We've got a battle between Lions coming up. King's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.8 runs per game this season.
King's Academy will head out to face Olympic Heights after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. King's Academy fell just short of Palm Beach Central by a score of 9-7. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Gracyn Needle
| 03/04/25 vs Palm Beach Central | 3 |
| 03/03/25 vs Clewiston | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Dr. Joaquin Garcia | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Somerset Academy - Canyons | 2 |
| 02/21/25 vs Forest Hill | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Gracyn Needle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Hailey Adkins was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Olympic Heights fell victim to Dr. Joaquin Garcia and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
With the loss, Olympic Heights broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 13.8 runs. As for King's Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. King's Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .606. However, it's not like Olympic Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .577. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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