Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lake Nona). They put the hurt on the University Cougars with a sharp 19-3 victory on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won seven in a row.
Sy'Nai Ari Smith
| 04/09/25 vs University | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Colonial | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Jones | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs Freedom | 1 |
| 04/01/24 vs University | 1 |
Sy'Nai Ari Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ari Smith was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alexandra Rodriguez was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Campbell Walker, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lake Nona was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lake Nona now has a winning record of 5-4. As for University, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Nona will venture away from home to take on Cypress Creek at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for University, they will head out to challenge Boone at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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