While Tavares didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the South Lake Eagles on Thursday. The game was the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Eagles on their field since March 13, 2015.
Emersyn Lee
| 02/27/25 @ South Lake | 7 |
| 02/25/25 vs Citrus | 8 |
| 02/20/25 vs Umatilla | 4 |
| 02/14/25 vs Mount Dora | 7 |
| 02/13/25 vs Crescent City | 0 |
Emersyn Lee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Jasmine Lawrence was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Padilla, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Tavares' win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1. As for South Lake, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tavares will take on Mount Dora at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tavares is facing Mount Dora at the right time seeing as Mount Dora is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for South Lake, they will challenge Winter Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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