Lecanto has not done well against Dunnellon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lecanto Panthers walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Dunnellon Tigers. That's more bragging rights for Lecanto, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Paris Pollard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Pollard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Hannah Mimnagh was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Melissa Plante was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
Lecanto now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Dunnellon, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Lecanto will be playing at home against Crystal River at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crystal River's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Lecanto's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dunnellon, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against The Villages Charter at 7:30 p.m. The Villages Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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