Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Tuesday. Umatilla were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over Tavares. With that win, Umatilla brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Hailey Bates made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2025.
Chloe Rumford
| 02/24/26 vs Tavares | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Lake Minneola | 3 |
| 02/18/25 @ Mount Dora Christian Academy | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Crescent City | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Dunnellon | 2 |
In other batting news, Chloe Rumford was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aylinn Thomas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Umatilla always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Umatilla's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Tavares, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Umatilla will venture away from home to face off against Crescent City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tavares, they will host Mount Dora at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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