Winter Haven had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it ten. They came up short against the Lake Placid Dragons, falling 13-0. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Lake Placid, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lake Placid's part, Kaylee Grigsby and Emily Tharp were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Grigsby tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Tharp tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Grigsby went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base, while Tharp went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four hits gave Tharp a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jillian Garduno was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Allie Oliveros also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Looking ahead, Winter Haven is taking a road trip to square off against Hardee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.79 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lake Placid, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Avon Park at 7:30 p.m.
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