Lake Weir is 0-3 against Umatilla since April of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Hurricanes will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. The last three games Lake Weir has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Lake Weir took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Belleview, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hurricanes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Rattlers on Friday.

Chapter Jones
04/04/25 vs Belleview | 2 |
03/14/25 vs Crescent City | 2 |
03/06/25 @ Interlachen | 2 |
02/20/25 @ P.K. Yonge | 2 |
02/18/25 @ Leesburg | 2 |
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Chapter Jones was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Lake Weir's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 5-12 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Umatilla was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They fell just short of Foundation Academy by a score of 3-1. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Umatilla saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Touchton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lake Weir pushed their record up to 9-13 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Umatilla, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
Lake Weir might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Umatilla in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will the Hurricanes 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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