After five games on the road, Lake Minneola is heading back home. They will take on the Mount Dora Hurricanes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Lake Minneola earned a 4-1 win over Lecanto.
Brady Montrowl looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk).
At the plate, Malachi Meyers was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Mount Dora had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over Tavares on Thursday. Mount Dora's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob James was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. James was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Trent Sims looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jacob MacInness was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Miguel Petit, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lake Minneola's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Mount Dora, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lake Minneola has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mount Dora struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lake Minneola came up short against Mount Dora when the teams last played back in February of 2018, falling 4-0. Will Lake Minneola have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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