Avon Park's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Frostproof Bulldogs 3-2. The Red Devils haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Eric Harrison
| 04/03/25 vs Frostproof | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs Lake Wales | 6 |
| 03/20/25 vs Sebring | 7 |
| 03/17/25 vs St. Albans | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs IMG Academy Blue | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Eric Harrison made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Harrison wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maddox Pollitt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Jonathan Regino also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Avon Park hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Frostproof struck out nine times.
Avon Park pushed their record up to 15-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Frostproof, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon Park will challenge Clewiston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Red Devils 3.5, the Tigers 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Frostproof, they will take on Ridge Community in a tournament on Monday.
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