Leon hasn't had much luck against Lincoln recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions will challenge the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Leon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Leon blew Wakulla out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Wakulla got their revenge. The Lions fell just short of the War Eagles by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since April 4, 2024.
Leon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baker Safley, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lincoln posted their closest victory since February 22nd on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Gulf Breeze 1-0. The win was familiar territory for the Trojans, who have now won three games in a row.
Ethan LaFuria tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Leon, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.
Leon suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Lincoln when the teams last played back in March. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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