Avery is 2-8 against McLeod since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. Avery has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Avery came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 14-4 to Linden-Kildare.
McCoy Zoey made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Friday as neither McLeod nor Detroit made it on the board until the sixth inning. The Longhorns fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Longhorns have suffered since April 7, 2025.
Anna Dempsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Madison Blair was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Avery's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for McLeod, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6-2.
Avery might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from McLeod in their previous matchup back in February. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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