Weston, FL - The Lightning turned on its talent when it was needed most.
Cypress Bay Lightning eliminated a two-run deficit with a home run in the 5th, then took the lead for good on a solo home run by Rafael Gonzalez in the sixth. The long ball proved to be their friend after that 3 run inning gave Cypress Bay the lead over Taravella. The 6-3 win at home in the Class 6A regional quarterfinal game was an important one for Cypress Bay Lightning.
Cypress Bay (22-6) will host Douglas in a regional semifinal game Friday.
Gonzalez's home run went deep to right center field, the same place that Rudy Lavecchia sent his home run that tied the game. Rudy Lavecchia had a great game with 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored while going 3-for-3 at the plate. Rudy Lavecchia was quoted saying the right-center field power alley is a good place to hit deep fly balls after dark."The wind is very crucial in this situation," Rudy Lavecchia said.
Rudy Lavecchia added to the The Lightning lead in the sixth with a double that scored courtesy runner Steven Reznyk and scored on Iggy Sosa's single.
