Avella was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Mapletown Maples. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Avella of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Avrey Rado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Avella's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Mapletown, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Jefferson-Morgan the next time they take the field. Avella will head out to face Jefferson-Morgan at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Mapletown will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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