Leon can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Rickards Raiders with a sharp 21-11 victory. Leon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Leon let Landon Allen and Jay Campbell loose on the outfield. Allen went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Campbell scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ian Swanson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Rickards' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Jones, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Turner, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Leon's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Rickards, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Leon will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Chiles at 4:30 p.m. Chiles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Leon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rickards, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wakulla Christian School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wakulla Christian School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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