Mount Dora had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Lake Wales Highlanders on Thursday. This was a revenge game for the Hurricanes: when they faced off against the Highlanders on Tuesday, they had to take a 8-5 loss.
Walker Bland
| 04/24/25 vs Lake Wales | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Bishop Moore | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Leesburg | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Atlantic | 0 |
| 03/21/25 vs Ocoee | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Walker Bland tossed a big game, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
At the plate, Noah Macinness was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Ethan McLain also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Mount Dora has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Lake Wales, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-17 record this season.
Mount Dora will head out on the road to take on Bishop Moore at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Hurricanes surely won't give up without a fight. Lake Wales does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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