After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Clearwater brought some dynamite into their most recent match. Everything went their way against the Hernando Christian Academy Lions on Friday as the Clearwater Tornadoes made off with a 15-2 win. Considering Clearwater's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Michael O'Hanlan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. O'Hanlan has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. O'Hanlan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Brayden Howard looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan Bogue, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Druding, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Hernando Christian Academy's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Bandy, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Clearwater's victory bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Hernando Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clearwater will face off against Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hernando Christian Academy is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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