While Vanguard's win against Lake Weir wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights had just enough and edged out the Hurricanes 10-8. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Mason Tidwell looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Spencer Payne
| 03/13/26 vs Lake Weir | 5 |
| 02/27/26 @ Newberry | 4 |
| 03/02/26 @ Lake Weir | 3 |
| 02/12/26 vs Dunnellon | 2 |
| 02/20/26 vs Forest | 1 |
At the plate, Spencer Payne was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Davin Robinson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Vanguard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Vanguard's record now sits at 11-1. As for Lake Weir, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Vanguard will square off against Citrus at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hurricanes have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Lake Weir, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mount Dora at 6:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
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