Umatilla hasn't had much luck against The Villages Charter recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will square off against the Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. Umatilla's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so The Villages Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Thursday. Umatilla took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mount Dora Christian Academy. Umatilla has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wyatt Strawbridge
| 04/10/25 vs Mount Dora Christian Academy | 8 |
| 04/04/25 @ Foundation Academy | 9 |
| 03/28/25 @ Deltona | 5 |
| 03/21/25 vs South Lake | 7 |
| 03/13/25 vs Bradley Central | 8 |
| 03/08/25 vs Foundation Academy | 10 |
Wyatt Strawbridge was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Strawbridge wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Ross, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Thursday The Villages Charter sidestepped Citrus for a 7-6 win. The victory continues a trend for the Buffalo in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won four in a row.
The Villages Charter let Torin Foley and Lincoln Gagne run wild. Foley went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Gagne scored two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, Gagne posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Marcello Cortale, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
The Villages Charter's win bumped their record up to 20-5. As for Umatilla, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Umatilla has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like The Villages Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Umatilla might still be hurting after the 6-0 loss they got from The Villages Charter in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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