Mount Dora is 0-8 against Bishop Moore since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Canes will face off against the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mount Dora is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over Lake Wales. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Canes considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Ethan McLain was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Mount Dora got a big performance out of Noah Macinness, who went 3-for-4 with three runs. That's the most runs Macinness has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Evan Nelan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Mount Dora kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bishop Moore entered their tilt with Hudson on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They blew past the Cobras 11-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their one-run performance the contest before.
The team relied heavily on Nate Davis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Kobi Nethercutt also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Mount Dora's record now sits at 15-8. As for Bishop Moore, their record is now 25-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mount Dora has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bishop Moore struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
