Softball Preview: Center Grove Trojans vs. Avon Orioles
Center Grove is 8-1 against Avon since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Center Grove Trojans will look to defend their home field against the Avon Orioles at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Center Grove's hitters will try to repeat the strong performance they gave on Monday, when they got past Bloomington South's usually-dominant pitching crew. Center Grove's pitchers stepped up to hand Bloomington South a 10-0 shutout.
Riley Henson looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Hannah Haberstroh was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiersten Hardin, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Avon had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged Franklin Central out 6-5.
Jaylee Fansler was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Zoey Chavez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Center Grove pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Avon, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Center Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like Avon struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Center Grove skirted past Avon 7-5 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Center Grove repeat their success, or does Avon have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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