Softball Preview: Avon Grove Red Devils vs. East Vikings
The Avon Grove Red Devils will look to defend their home field on Monday against the East Vikings at 3:45 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Avon Grove: 2.4, East: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Avon Grove gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Coatesville with a sharp 12-2 victory. Avon Grove's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Payton Hale tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Gabby Beltran was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Anna Heisler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, East's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 4-0 to Downingtown West. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for East in their matchups with Downingtown West: they've now lost six in a row.
Rebecca Opperman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
The win made it two in a row for Avon Grove and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for East, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-4.
Everything went Avon Grove's way against East in their previous meeting back in March as Avon Grove made off with a 7-0 victory. Does Avon Grove have another victory up their sleeve, or will East turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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