Baseball Preview: Avon Braves vs. Northstar Christian Academy Knights
The Avon Braves are on the road again on Thursday to play the Northstar Christian Academy Knights at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Avon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on East Rochester with a sharp 11-3 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Avon has managed all season.
Michael Rowland made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Rowland was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Avon let Connor Smith and Ryan Davis loose on the outfield. Smith went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Trevor Stroud was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Northstar Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They blew past Lyons 24-3. Northstar Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Avon's victory bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Northstar Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-4.
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