Mulberry won against IMG Academy Gray last Friday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. Mulberry came out on top against the Lake Wales Highlanders by a score of 6-2. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won four contests in a row.
Justin Williams looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Griffin Cline
| 03/25/25 @ Lake Wales | 4 |
| 02/18/25 @ Bartow | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ IMG Academy Gray | 2 |
| 03/01/25 @ Sebring | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Winter Haven | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Griffin Cline, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Dominick Gotauco was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mulberry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Wales only posted an OBP of .259.
Mulberry pushed their record up to 14-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Lake Wales, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry will welcome Gateway Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lake Wales, they will be playing at home against Sebring at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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