On Friday night, Feb. 19, the Braves softball team took on the Apopka High School (5-2) Blue Darters at home.
Junior Karla Plogstet kicked off the game striking out Apopka’s first two batters.
In the second inning the outfield stayed alert and alive. They kept the Darters from scoring with an out from senior Megan Sexton on an Apopka steal.
In the first three innings of the game, the teams remained in a stalemate and neither managed to score any runs. At the top of the forth inning Apopka nailed two line drives bringing in two runs making the score 0-2.
In the fifth inning the Braves let another run slip giving Apopka a substantial lead, 0-3. Under pressure, Lara Dusing knocked the ball to the outfield bringing in a run making the score 1-3. Moments later still needing to get runs on the board the Lady Braves were able to load the bases. Meghan Mansfield took a walk to first forcing Caroline Suggs home for a run to bring the score to 2-3. Next up to bat was Junior Kelsi Smith who hit a double bringing, Sexton and junior Adriana Garip home leaving the game at a 4-3 lead heading into the sixth inning.
In the sixth inning the team racked in three easy outs sending Apopka back to the field keeping the 4-3 lead. They played strong defense and ended the game 4-3.
The Lady Braves are 4-1 for the season. Their next game is at home Tuesday, Feb. 23, at home against Lake Howell.