If Tavares was riding high off their 11-4 takedown of Mount Dora last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tavares Bulldogs took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mount Dora Hurricanes on Thursday. Tavares was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mount Dora apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
Tavares saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Jacobs, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Mount Dora's side, Jacob James was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. James was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Trent Sims looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jacob MacInness was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Miguel Petit was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Tavares has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Mount Dora, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-7.
Tavares will take on First Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Dora, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake Minneola at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mount Dora is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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