After only one run in their last game, Mount Dora made sure to put some runs up on the board against Lake Buena Vista on Thursday. Everything went the Mount Dora Hurricanes' way against the Lake Buena Vista Vipers as the Mount Dora Hurricanes made off with a 17-1 victory. Considering Mount Dora has won six contests by more than 13 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kaleigh Casey and Carly Durden were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Casey struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Durden tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Casey scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Durden scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mount Dora got a massive performance out of Aspen Thompson, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Peyton Kolva was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Lake Buena Vista's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zulmarie Vega, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The win got Mount Dora back to even at 9-9. As for Lake Buena Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Dora is on the road again on Friday to play Mount Dora Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. Mount Dora is facing Mount Dora Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Mount Dora Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Lake Buena Vista, they will head out on the road to face off against Freedom at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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