DeLand waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Atlantic Sharks as they made off with a 23-3 win. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hailey Whidden
| 03/28/25 @ Atlantic | 7 |
| 03/25/25 @ Seabreeze | 5 |
| 03/11/25 @ New Smyrna Beach | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ Forest | 0 |
| 02/26/25 @ Space Coast | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Hailey Whidden made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Mathis, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Teagan Squires was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
DeLand always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
DeLand now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Atlantic, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4-1.
DeLand wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-1 defeat against Innovation on the 1st. As for Atlantic, they have also already played their next game, an 18-2 loss against Taylor on the 1st.
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