While it was Mainland who put the first runs on the board on Friday, it was Taylor who put up more. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 5-4. The Buccaneers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 9-8.

Trevor Pittman
03/11/25 @ Wekiva | 3 |
02/20/25 vs Matanzas | 3 |
04/04/25 @ Taylor | 2 |
02/13/25 vs Crescent City | 2 |
02/11/25 @ Trinity Christian Academy | 2 |
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Trevor Pittman led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Mainland is 4-1 when Pittman posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Helmut Waters also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Mainland's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Taylor, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Coming up, Mainland will host University at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylor, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake Mary Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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