Hernando was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Springstead on Friday. The Leopards put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 7-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 last Tuesday.
Austin Knierim made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Knierim was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Kaine Ellis
| 04/04/25 vs Springstead | 3 |
| 04/02/25 @ Mitchell | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Springstead | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Bishop McLaughlin Catholic | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs East Lake | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Knierim wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaine Ellis, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits Ellis has posted since back in February.
Hernando is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Springstead, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.
Hernando has already played their next contest, a 6-2 defeat against Nature Coast Tech on the 8th. As for Springstead, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 4-1 loss against Crystal River on the 8th.
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