After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Apopka, Mount Dora was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Umatilla Bulldogs 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hurricanes as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
KALEIGH CASEY
| 02/27/25 @ Umatilla | 12 |
| 02/25/25 vs Apopka | 5 |
| 02/21/25 vs Winter Springs | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs South Lake | 16 |
| 02/14/25 @ Tavares | 1 |
KALEIGH CASEY spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Mount Dora saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ADDISON GANUS, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that GANUS launched this season.
Mount Dora's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Umatilla, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Dora will head out to square off against Eustis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eustis' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Mount Dora's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Umatilla, they will venture away from home to face off against Crescent City at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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