Belleview proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 18) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lake Minneola Hawks, sneaking past 7-5. The win was familiar territory for the Rattlers, who have now won four games in a row.
Ya'Mari Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Mackenzie Quartararo
| 04/11/25 vs Lake Minneola | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs North Marion | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Leesburg | 3 |
| 04/09/24 @ West Port | 3 |
| 03/23/24 vs Land O' Lakes | 3 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Quartararo, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ally Axe was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Quartararo wasn't the only one making solid contact: Belleview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for the Rattlers: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.6.
Belleview pushed their record up to 10-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Lake Minneola, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belleview will challenge Lake Weir at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.86 runs per game on average), something the Rattlers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lake Minneola, they will face off against The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Buffalo's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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