Hardee had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it six. They lost 14-0 to the Lake Wales Highlanders. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 17-0 to the Highlanders when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hardee saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elida Ramirez, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Lake Wales, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
On Lake Wales' side, Pyper Barnhardt was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Barnhardt has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season.
In other batting news, Keira Davis was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Greene, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Hardee will challenge Westminster Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Lake Wales, they will square off against McKeel Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Highlanders 2.7, the Wildcats 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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