Horizon typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday South Lake proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Horizon Hawks. The win made it back-to-back victories for South Lake.
Marissa Weaver looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma George, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillyan Land, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Horizon's side, Mackenzie Duncan spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. Duncan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lauren Rifenberg made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Lila Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Horizon hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Lake struck out five times.
South Lake's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5. As for Horizon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-4.
South Lake will head out on the road to face off against Nature Coast Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nature Coast Tech will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something South Lake surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horizon, they will head out on the road to square off against Montverde Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Montverde Academy: 1.2, Horizon: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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