It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dunnellon had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Citrus Hurricanes, sneaking past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Mark Pastorella
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Mark Pastorella spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Dunnellon is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-12 otherwise.
At the plate, Draven White was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Jacob Fontanez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Dunnellon hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Dunnellon has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Citrus, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-16.
Looking ahead, Dunnellon will take on Vanguard at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. Citrus does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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