Abingdon/Avon had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They never let the Stark County Rebels onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering Abingdon/Avon has won six matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gabe Bryan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Bryan has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Bryan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Taylor Ford was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Avery Stegall was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Abingdon/Avon's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Stark County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Abingdon/Avon will head out on the road to challenge Havana at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Abingdon/Avon's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five games. As for Stark County, they will be playing at home against Knoxville at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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