If Avella was riding high off their 11-2 takedown of California last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Avella Eagles fell 8-3 to the California Trojans on Tuesday. Avella was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as California apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
For California's part, Weston Monticelli made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Monticelli was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kris Weston was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Logan Hartley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Avella has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season. As for California, their victory bumped their record up to 4-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avella will square off against Bentworth at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for California, they will head out on the road to challenge Brownsville at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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