Leonard had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Atlantic Eagles on Thursday as the Leonard Lancers made off with a 19-4 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 24-3 back in February.
Yanina Varela was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Dayanara Gonzalez
| 03/06/25 vs Atlantic | 4 |
| 03/27/24 vs Santaluces | 3 |
| 02/22/24 @ Atlantic | 3 |
| 04/01/24 @ Lake Worth | 2 |
| 02/29/24 vs Royal Palm Beach | 1 |
In other batting news, Leonard let Meghan Stimson and Dayanara Gonzalez run wild. Stimson went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Gonzalez scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The dominant performance gave Gonzalez a new career-high in stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Resto, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Leonard's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Atlantic, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Leonard will be playing at home against Atlantic Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Atlantic, they will challenge Lake Worth at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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