Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Thursday. Mount Dora Christian Academy walked away with a 5-2 win over Umatilla. Mount Dora Christian Academy hasn't had any issues with Umatilla recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Alex Wise
| 02/28/25 vs Montverde Academy | 8 |
| 04/01/25 @ Master's Academy | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Windermere | 3 |
| 04/05/25 vs University Christian | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Eustis | 1 |
Alex Wise made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mount Dora Christian Academy is 6-3 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-9 otherwise. Wise was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
In other pitching news, Mount Dora Christian Academy got a great performance from Ethan Priest as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Priest has become a key player for Mount Dora Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 8-12 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Weston Barrett was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Mount Dora Christian Academy's record is now 11-12. As for Umatilla, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.
Mount Dora Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-3 defeat against Foundation Academy on the 11th. As for Umatilla, they will square off against The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 3.6, the Buffalo 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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