Dunnellon played in-conference for the first time on Thursday and got just the result they were looking for. They came out on top against the Hernando Leopards by a score of 8-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.
Makayla Duncan
| 04/09/26 @ Hernando | 9 |
| 04/06/26 vs Lecanto | 11 |
| 04/02/26 @ South Sumter | 6 |
| 04/01/26 vs North Marion | 10 |
Makayla Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Stella Ponce, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Taytym Simonsen, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
Dunnellon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Dunnellon's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Hernando, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Looking ahead, Dunnellon will head out on the road to challenge Hawthorne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 12.1 runs per game this season. As for Hernando, they will face off against Wharton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Leopards' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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