Auburndale hadn't done well against Lake Region recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bloodhounds skirted past the Thunder 4-2. For the Bloodhounds, this counts as revenge for the 5-0 victory the Thunder walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Jordan Honeycutt
| 03/24/26 @ Lake Region | 2 |
| 03/14/26 vs Lake Wales | 2 |
| 03/13/26 vs McKeel Academy | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Inspiration Academy | 0 |
| 03/10/26 vs Lake Gibson | 2 |
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Jordan Honeycutt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Auburndale's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ailenid Lozada, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits Lozada has posted since back in February. Another was Abby Black, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Auburndale has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Lake Region, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Auburndale will challenge Winter Haven at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Region, they will square off against Lake Wales at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Highlanders' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Thunder's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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