Olympic Heights came into Thursday's game having lost 16 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the American Heritage Stallions 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since April 3, 2024.
Olympic Heights got a great performance from Ryan Kessner as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Olympic Heights' win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was David Otero, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Olympic Heights' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for American Heritage, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Olympic Heights will square off against Seminole Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Seminole Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for American Heritage, they will be playing at home against Pembroke Pines Charter at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pembroke Pines Charter 4, American Heritage 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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