Wildcats downed on the diamond

The Winter Park baseball team fell to 7-5 on the season thanks to a comeback shocker by the Oviedo Lions (5-8) in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The Wildcats had dominated in the game up to that point, putting runners on base with ease as they batted around the order. But the Cats had trouble getting those batters across home plate, as the Lions shut them down just in time despite several innings of rallies.

Heading into the 7th inning the Wildcats held a 3-2 lead, which they hadn't relinquished since the start of the game.

But with runners on board and in scoring position in the 7th, the situation turned dangerous for Winter Park in a hurry. Oviedo's Blake Mitchell smacked a base-clearing hit to drive in two runs and swing the score in favor of the Lions. The Lions would hold on to win the upset, handing the Wildcats yet another loss.

The Wildcats had dropped a 12-7 decision to Timber Creek on Friday, despite Dylan Price's 2-for-4 performance, including a two-run shot and a double.

After a showdown against Bishop Moore at press time, the Wildcats host Apopka at 7 p.m. Thursday. This will be the two teams' first meeting this season.