The Olympic Heights Lions will face off against the Leonard Lancers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Olympic Heights has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Monday just wasn't the day for Olympic Heights' offense. They came up short against King's Academy on Monday, falling 18-0. Olympic Heights has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Leonard got the win against Forest Hill on Wednesday by a conclusive 20-3. The Lancers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 15 runs or more this season.
Leonard got a massive performance out of Dayanara Gonzalez, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Arianna Sheerer was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Leonard hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in five consecutive contests.
Olympic Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Leonard, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Olympic Heights hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Leonard struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Olympic Heights took their win against Leonard in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 27-15. Does Olympic Heights have another victory up their sleeve, or will Leonard turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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