Tavares is 0-4 against Lake Minneola since February of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Tavares is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of South Lake.
Emersyn Lee put in work no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Lee was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one double.
Lee wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blakely Kite, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double. Nina Earl also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Lake Minneola suffered their closest loss since March 6th on Tuesday. They fell just short of Foundation Academy by a score of 5-3.
Kaydence Schutte spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Giselle Mccormick was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Hobby, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Lake Minneola has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season. As for Tavares, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Tavares came up short against Lake Minneola when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 15-10. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
