Lawndale unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 20-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lennox Academy Panthers on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 18 in a row.
Emely Garcia
| 02/20/25 vs Lennox Academy | 4 |
| 04/15/24 @ Leuzinger | 1 |
| 02/29/24 @ Hawthorne Math & Science Academy | 1 |
| 02/27/24 @ Hawthorne | 1 |
Emely Garcia stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cynthia Palacios, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lawndale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lennox Academy only posted a batting average of .314.
The victory got Lennox Academy back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cardinals challenge the Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lennox Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against St. Mary's Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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