After flying high against Lake Weir last Friday, Dunnellon came back down to earth. The Dunnellon Tigers fell just short of the Vanguard Knights by a score of 7-6 on Monday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Draven White was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, he also posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gavin Whitehead, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Dunnellon's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Vanguard, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers challenge the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vanguard, they will take on P.K. Yonge at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Vanguard's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so P.K. Yonge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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