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| 04/02/25 - Away | 0-15 L |
| 03/14/24 - Home | 9-23 L |
| 03/15/23 - Away | 2-13 L |
| 02/22/23 - Home | 3-16 L |
| 03/23/21 - Away | 0-2 L |
| + 5 more games |
Olympic Heights and Boca Raton are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Lions will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Olympic Heights has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Olympic Heights took on Somerset Academy - Canyons on Wednesday. The Lions lost 13-4 to the Cougars. The Lions have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Boca Raton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand American Heritage a 16-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Bobcats have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Emily Falkowitz and Kate Ivanik were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Falkowitz pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ivanik tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Falkowitz has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Falkowitz scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Ivanik scored a run while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs Falkowitz has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Sofia Garagozzo was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Caverly, who scored two runs while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Boca Raton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as American Heritage only posted an OBP of .000.
Boca Raton's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Olympic Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Olympic Heights suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Boca Raton when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
