The Avalon Eagles will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Bluff Dale Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluff Dale took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Avalon, who comes in off a win.
Avalon is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Blum. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Bobcats on Friday. The game was the first time the Eagles have beaten the Bobcats on their field since April 12, 2019.
John De La Garza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. De La Garza was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Novak, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with eight stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Evan Jacks, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Bluff Dale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Oglesby, falling 16-0.
Avalon got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2024 against Bluff Dale by a conclusive 18-0 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Bobcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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