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| 04/21/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/25/25 - Away | 4-14 L |
| 04/30/24 - Neutral | 1-5 L |
| 04/16/24 - Away | 1-9 L |
| 04/04/24 - Home | 4-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
DeSoto County took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lemon Bay, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Manta Rays 6-5. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Manta Rays back in March, they had to take a 14-4 loss.
Caleigh Jo Duke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emery Skinner, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
DeSoto County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Lemon Bay, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 9-9.
Looking ahead, DeSoto County will challenge Bonita Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bullsharks will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Lemon Bay, they will take on Riverdale at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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