Lions
| 03/24/26 @ The Master's Academy | 2 |
| 03/23/26 vs Horizon | 5 |
| 03/19/26 @ DME Academy | 4 |
| 03/17/26 vs Beachside | 2 |
| 03/16/26 vs Ocoee | 3 |
| + 14 more games |
The Foundation Academy Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Ocoee Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Foundation Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Foundation Academy blew The Master's Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday The Master's Academy got their revenge. The Lions fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 4-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ocoee). They blew past Edgewater 15-5 on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but the Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Bobby Judd spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaden Brown was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three). Serico Allen was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Ocoee kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Ocoee's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Foundation Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Foundation Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Ocoee struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Foundation Academy beat Ocoee 3-0 when the teams last played last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
