Avon extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Brunswick Blue Devils. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Ben Strichek was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Carter Jenny made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Sam Spike was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Brunswick, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
On Brunswick's side, Jackson Briggs looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Connor Adams was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Cole Rauscher, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon will welcome Twinsburg at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Brunswick, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Midview at 12:00 p.m.
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