Tuesday just wasn't the day for Wekiva's offense. They fell just short of the Mount Dora Hurricanes by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. Wekiva was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mount Dora apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Miguel Acosta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Wekiva saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Damir Simon, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Mount Dora's side, not much got past Cooper Chapman, who gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Wekiva off the board. It was the first time this season that Chapman pitched five or more innings.
Wekiva has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Mount Dora, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wekiva will face off against Trinity Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mount Dora, they will head out on the road to challenge Eustis at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Eustis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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