Cypress Bay's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the South Plantation Paladins 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lightning have posted since February 27, 2024.
Lexi Groenendijk
| 03/06/25 vs South Plantation | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs American Heritage | 5 |
| 02/27/25 @ Western | 3 |
| 02/26/25 vs Cooper City | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs Taravella | 4 |
| + 7 more games |
Lexi Groenendijk was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allena Dinneen, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Teresa Foschia, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory snapped Cypress Bay's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for South Plantation, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Looking ahead, Cypress Bay will take on Flanagan at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Flanagan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for South Plantation, they will square off against Florida Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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