Drummond is 4-0 against Mulhall-Orlando since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Drummond Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Mulhall-Orlando Panthers at 10:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Drummond gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past Dover 14-4. Drummond's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jax Hobbs looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aiden Edwards, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Carter DeHaas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Mulhall-Orlando had just enough and edged Watonga out 12-10 on Thursday.
Skylar Cote was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Cote was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mulhall-Orlando got a massive performance out of Kade Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Wade Blagden was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Drummond's third in a row) raised their record to 7-4. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 8.7 runs. As for Mulhall-Orlando, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Drummond has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Mulhall-Orlando struggles in that department as they've averaged .550. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Drummond took their victory against Mulhall-Orlando in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 11-5. Will Drummond repeat their success, or does Mulhall-Orlando have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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