Olympic Heights extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-3. They lost 15-0 to the Park Vista Cobras. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Park Vista, the victory got them back to even at 2-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For Park Vista's part, Angeline Mergen and Brianna Flanagin were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Mergen struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Flanagin pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Mergen went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Flanagin went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three runs gave Mergen a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mya Rosa, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Brooke MacDonald was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olympic Heights will take on West Boca Raton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Park Vista, they will face off against Coral Glades at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Jaguars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Cobras' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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