Avon extended their winning streak to four on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 7-2 in the process. They never let the Franklin Central Flashes get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. The Orioles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Flashes, too.
Carter Beck
| 04/16/25 @ Franklin Central | 11 |
| 04/10/25 @ Noblesville | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Homestead | 7 |
| 06/08/24 vs Mooresville | 7 |
| 05/27/24 vs Terre Haute North Vigo | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Carter Beck tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Salyer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Jack Bland also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Franklin Central, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home defeats can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games.
On Franklin Central's side, they got a good showing from Jake Hotovec, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Hotovec gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Avon beat Franklin Central by a score of 13-0 on Thursday.
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