Davenport had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They skirted past the Auburndale Bloodhounds 7-6.
Shakoii Richards made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Richards has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Richards was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brylandd Canode, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Yonathan Sanchez was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
On Auburndale's side, they got a good showing from Andrew Woods, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Angel Santiago and Colin Holmes stepped up to the plate in a big way. Santiago scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Holmes went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Thomas Pitard, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Auburndale was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Davenport only hit a.
Davenport pushed their record up to 6-8 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Auburndale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Davenport will take on Oak Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Auburndale, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome St. Francis, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
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