It's playoff time, and Foundation Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Lakeland Christian Vikings on Tuesday. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Riley Winters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Norah Ranaudo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Smith, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Foundation Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakeland Christian only posted an OBP of .250.
Lions
| 05/13/25 vs Lakeland Christian | 11-1 |
| 05/07/25 vs Cambridge Christian | 11-0 |
| 05/01/25 vs Mount Dora Christian Academy | 8-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cornerstone Charter Academy | 10-5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Satellite | 9-6 |
Foundation Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Lakeland Christian, they moved to 14-8 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Foundation Academy will take on Geneva at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season. Lakeland Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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