Mount Dora Christian Academy won the last time they faced Tampa Prep, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs came out on top against the Tampa Prep Terrapins by a score of 7-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mount Dora Christian Academy.
Preston Smith looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ethan Koller was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cael Reish, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Tampa Prep's side, Kyle Brill was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Mount Dora Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs per game. As for Tampa Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Dora Christian Academy will take on Master's Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Dora Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Master's Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tampa Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Tampa Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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