Dunnellon came into this matchup off a tough eight-run loss last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Lecanto Panthers by a score of 4-2 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since April 25, 2024.
Taytym Simonsen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
Dunnellon's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Lecanto, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season.
Dunnellon will be playing at home against Eastside at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Lecanto, they will take on The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Villages Charter has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight defeats, while Lecanto will come in with four straight wins.
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