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 the Tavares Bulldogs 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 made a big impact while hitting and pitching. 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 big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Trent Sims looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: 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.
On Tavares' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Jacobs, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Mount Dora made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Tavares, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Mount Dora will challenge Lake Minneola at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lake Minneola's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Mount Dora's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tavares, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against First Academy at 6:00 p.m.
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