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| 04/04/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 02/20/24 - Away | 0-6 L |
| 04/03/23 - Home | 1-6 L |
| 04/05/22 - Away | 0-13 L |
| 04/30/19 - Away | 2-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Leesburg took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Eustis, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellow Jackets won by a run and slipped past the Panthers 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellow Jackets have posted against the Panthers since February 20, 2018.
The team relied heavily on Nate Smart, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Noah Nepburn also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
With the win, Leesburg broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-14. As for Eustis, they dropped their record down to 12-9 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leesburg will square off against Mount Dora at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Yellow Jackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eustis, they will challenge Key West at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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