L.E.A.D. Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators by a score of 8-5. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Gladiators recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Jaxon Greenier
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Jaxon Greenier was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah H, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
L.E.A.D. Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
L.E.A.D. Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. L.E.A.D. Academy will head out to face off against Northview at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chiefs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Hill Christian at 5:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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