Vanguard had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Dunnellon Tigers by a score of 7-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Destiny Horcajo
| 04/15/25 vs Dunnellon | 6 |
| 02/26/25 @ Lake Weir | 5 |
| 03/26/25 vs Mount Dora | 4 |
| 03/29/24 @ Dunnellon | 4 |
| 04/02/25 @ Mount Dora | 3 |
Hannah Davis and Destiny Horcajo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Davis struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Horcajo struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. At the plate, Davis scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Horcajo scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaelynn Whipple was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alivia Vance, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Vanguard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dunnellon only posted a batting average of .192.
Vanguard's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Dunnellon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Vanguard will head out to square off against Trinity Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Dunnellon, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lake Weir at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers are facing the Hurricanes at the right time seeing as the Hurricanes are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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