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| 02/14/25 - Away | 13-6 W |
| 03/11/24 - Home | 11-0 W |
| 02/27/24 - Away | 8-4 W |
| 04/10/23 - Neutral | 10-2 W |
| 03/13/23 - Neutral | 5-7 L |
| + 5 more games |
Winter Haven posted their biggest win since April 16, 2024 on Friday. They put the hurt on the Auburndale Bloodhounds with a sharp 13-6 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaden Horbett tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Winter Haven let Zion Philpot and Brody Catrett loose on the outfield. Philpot scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Catrett went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Tyler Young was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Winter Haven was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .395. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win got Winter Haven back to even at 2-2. As for Auburndale, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winter Haven will challenge McKeel Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Winter Haven will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Auburndale, they will square off against George Jenkins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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