
Highlanders
04/15/25 @ Hardee | 17-0 |
04/11/25 vs Bartow | 2-6 |
04/04/25 @ Inspiration Academy | 0-5 |
04/03/25 @ Sebring | 5-1 |
04/01/25 @ Auburndale | 9-4 |
Lake Wales never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Hardee Wildcats with a sharp 17-0 win. With that victory, the Highlanders brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Zamirya McBurrows looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Kirsten McRae was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Jamie Sepsick was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Lake Wales kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lake Wales' win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Hardee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Wales will venture away from home to face off against George Jenkins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hardee, they are taking a road trip to take on Manatee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hurricanes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.22 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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