DeSoto County hadn't done well against Hardee recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Wildcats. That's two games straight that the Bulldogs have won by just one run.
Mya Goodnoe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched. Goodnoe was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emery Skinner, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
DeSoto County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hardee struck out six times.
Bulldogs
| 04/10/25 @ Hardee | 4-3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Ida Baker | 14-13 |
| 04/07/25 vs Gateway | 15-0 |
| 04/04/25 @ Braden River | 15-9 |
| 04/01/25 vs Babcock | 8-1 |
| + 3 more games |
The victory was the eighth in a row for DeSoto County, bringing their record up to 11-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Hardee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
DeSoto County will be playing at home against Bayshore at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hardee, they will venture away from home to challenge Lemon Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Manta Rays have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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