Gators
| 02/21/26 vs Buchholz | 7-5 |
| 02/20/26 vs Academy of the Holy Names | 11-1 |
| 02/17/26 vs Cypress Creek | 3-1 |
Land O' Lakes proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Buchholz Bobcats. The Gators' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Taliah Murria was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jazlynne Whittington, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Whittington is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Valora Brewington was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Land O' Lakes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buchholz only posted a batting average of .280.
Land O' Lakes' record now sits at 3-0. As for Buchholz, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Land O' Lakes is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Mitchell at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Buchholz, they will head out to challenge Interlachen at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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