Softball Recap: Warsaw Tigers vs. Avon Braves
Thursday just wasn't the day for Warsaw's offense. They lost 7-0 to the Avon Braves on Thursday. The contest marked the first time this year in which Warsaw was not able to get on the board.
For Avon's part, Jessie Crye made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. Crye has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season. Crye was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Schutz, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Payton Rice was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Warsaw's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Avon, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Warsaw didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-6 win vs. York on the 3rd. As for Avon, they will be playing at home against Le Roy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Avon is facing Le Roy at the right time seeing as Le Roy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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