Softball Game Preview: Avon Orioles vs. Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots

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Previous Games

05/22/24 - Neutral	10-1 W
04/26/24 - Away	14-4 W
05/22/23 - Neutral	1-0 W
04/29/23 - Home	12-0 W
04/29/23 - Home	11-0 W
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Avon has gone a perfect 10-0 against Terre Haute North Vigo recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Orioles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Avon has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cathedral hit Avon with a five-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Orioles took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fighting Irish.

Payton Kellermeier was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Yeary, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Meanwhile, it was a classic North v. South duel when Terre Haute North Vigo duked it out with Terre Haute South Vigo on Thursday. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Braves 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since May 10, 2024.

Avon dropped their record down to 3-12 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.

Avon took their victory against Terre Haute North Vigo in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-1 score. Do the Orioles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Patriots turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.