The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Leesburg Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hernando Christian Academy has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Leesburg will arrive with five straight wins.
Hernando Christian Academy's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Lecanto on Friday. They suffered a rough 11-0 loss at the hands of the Panthers. The match marked the first time this season in which Hernando Christian Academy was not able to get on the board.
Hernando Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addisyn Slocum, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Leesburg put the finishing touches on their 15th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over Gateway.
OLIVIA BRAMER looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Leesburg got a massive performance out of ADDISON HUNTER, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Maya Church was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hernando Christian Academy's defeat ended a ten-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 14-3. As for Leesburg, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hernando Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .586. However, it's not like Leesburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .656. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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