After eight games on the road, LeFlore is heading back home. They will take on the Pensacola Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. LeFlore hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Last Tuesday, LeFlore suffered a tough 15-2 defeat at the hands of Mobile Christian.
Meanwhile, Pensacola had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past West Florida Baptist Academy 12-2. Pensacola's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
JULIO GUZMAN was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. GUZMAN has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. GUZMAN was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Pensacola got a massive performance out of CAMERON HAMILTON, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. BRAYLEN STEELE was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
LeFlore's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Pensacola, their victory bumped their record up to 4-12.
LeFlore might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Pensacola when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will LeFlore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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