Softball Recap: Avon Lake Shoremen vs. St. Joseph Academy Jaguars
Avon Lake can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars 10-4. Avon Lake's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Avery Orille and Lindsay Revmatas were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Orille struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Revmatas tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Orille got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Revmatas scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Briana Webster was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Dunleavy, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
On St. Joseph Academy's side, Morgan Peace made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Seeranie Seokaran, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, St. Joseph Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Avon Lake's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for St. Joseph Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Avon Lake will take on Elyria at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Joseph Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Lakewood at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Joseph Academy has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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