Dunedin came into this matchup off a tough six-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Clearwater Tornadoes by a score of 5-3 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Colton Beard was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Madden James
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On the hitting side, Madden James made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Dunedin has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. Clearwater's win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dunedin will host IMG Academy Black at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Dunedin 3.7, IMG Academy Black 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Clearwater, they will welcome Hollins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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