Hernando proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 11) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Nature Coast Tech Sharks 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Leopards have posted since April 30, 2025.
Reagan Wilkes
| 02/28/26 vs Nature Coast Tech | 7 |
| 03/19/25 vs Tarpon Springs | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Crystal River | 5 |
| 02/25/25 @ Crystal River | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs South Sumter | 4 |
Reagan Wilkes got the start for Hernando and what a start it was: he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Wilkes a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaine Ellis, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Billy Ward, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Hernando's record is now 6-1. As for Nature Coast Tech, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Looking ahead, Hernando will be playing in front of their home fans against East Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Leopards surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will welcome Weeki Wachee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sharks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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