Baseball Recap: Leon Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Lions

Margin (Wins)

03/24/26 @ Godby	27
04/03/26 vs FAMU DRS	24
02/27/26 @ Rickards	13
02/19/26 vs Godby	13
02/12/26 vs Rickards	11

There's no place like home for Leon, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past the FAMU DRS Rattlers 24-0 on Friday. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.

Ryan Bergstrom and Caleb Knipple were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Bergstrom pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Knipple tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At bat, Bergstrom went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Knipple went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Leon is undefeated when Knipple posts three or more RBI, but 8-12 otherwise.

Leon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Leon moved to 11-12 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for FAMU DRS, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-7.

Coming up, Leon will be playing in front of their home fans against Munroe at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for FAMU DRS, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Wakulla Christian School at 10:00 a.m. The Rattlers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 11.4 runs per game this season.