The Lake Nona Lions will be taking part in a tournament against the Innovation Bulls at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Lake Nona and University, and Lake Nona kept the tradition alive. The Lions blew past the Cougars 19-3 on Wednesday. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Sy'Nai Ari Smith
| 04/09/25 vs University | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Colonial | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Jones | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs Freedom | 1 |
| 04/01/24 vs University | 1 |
Sy'Nai Ari Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ari Smith was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alexandra Rodriguez was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Campbell Walker was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lake Nona was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Innovation got the win against Colonial on Wednesday by a conclusive 11-1.
Lake Nona now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Innovation, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
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