The Leon Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Aucilla Christian Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Leon is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Leon put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They put the hurt on FAMU DRS with a sharp 18-3 win. Leon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mykenzi Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Ciara Phillips was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Lamonika Sims was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Aucilla Christian came up short against St. John Paul II on Thursday and fell 5-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Aucilla Christian has scored all season.
Leon's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Aucilla Christian, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Leon's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Leon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Aucilla Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Leon continue to outrun the ball?
Leon came out on top in a nail-biter against Aucilla Christian in their previous matchup back in February, sneaking past 9-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Leon since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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