Lake Howell Holds off Lake Brantley in 5-2 Win

Last night the Lake Brantley Patriots took on the Lake Howell Silver Hawks in a tight game early on with both pitchers keeping the opposing lineup scoreless through two innings. However, Lake Howell took advantage of a couple errors in the field for their first two runs and would score five unanswered runs including three in the bottom of the fifth. 

2020 RHP Billy Poure led the way for the Silver Hawks as he posted seven strikeouts and no runs allowed in a six-inning effort. Offensively, Poure helped his own cause by going 2-for-4 at the plate which included a two-run single in the bottom of the fifth inning. 

Behind 5-0 late in the game the Patriots threatened in the seventh by loading the bases and  pushed across two runs, but ultimately fell short of completing the comeback. Lake Howell retired the final batter via a strikeout to secure the 5-2 win. 

For the Patriots, 2022 RHP/C Luke Heyman racked up six strikeouts in four innings of work and allowed two runs on three hits. 

With the win Lake Howell moved to 4-4 on the year while Lake Brantley dropped to 3-6.

Players of the Game

2020 RHP Billy Poure (Lake Howell HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Finished the day with seven strikeouts in six innings of work and a two-run RBI single in the fifth. Makes an impact at multiple positions. 

2022 C/RHP Luke Heyman (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
Florida commit. Quick arm on the mound and displays above average bat speed with juice from the right side of the plate. Finished with six strikeouts in four innings pitched. Very high follow. 

 2022 IF Daniel Baez (Lake Howell HS, FL) 
Uncommitted. Athletic infielder with quick hands from the left side of the plate. Went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double.