West Greene is 10-0 against Avella since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The West Greene Pioneers are on the road again to play the Avella Eagles at 4:00 p.m. West Greene is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
West Greene is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against California (and have done all season long). Everything went West Greene's way against California on Wednesday as West Greene made off with a 16-2 win.
Payton Gilbert made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Gilbert was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendra Tharp, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Ella Scott was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, Avella has not done well against Burgettstown recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Avella came out on top against Burgettstown by a score of 4-0. The victory was nothing new for Avella as they're now sitting on three straight.
Like West Greene, Avella also got a great game from a two-way player: Avrey Rado. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Rado has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rado was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haleigh Rush, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
West Greene's record is now 9-5. As for Avella, their record is now 6-12.
Everything went West Greene's way against Avella in their previous matchup back in April as West Greene made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Greene since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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