Lennard had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it five. They fell just short of the Plant City Raiders by a score of 3-1. Longhorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Raiders since Tuesday.
Lennard saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julian Ware, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Ware has snagged this season.
As for Plant City, they now have a winning record of 5-4. The game was the first time they have beaten Lennard on their field since March 9, 2024.
On Plant City's side, Merrick Smith looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Raiders are 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Drew Cothren was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Coming up, Lennard will face off against Lakewood Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Longhorns' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Plant City, they will take on East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games the Indians have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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