Avon is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Center Grove is on a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Orioles will host the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Avon is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Lebanon with a sharp 13-3 win on Saturday. The Orioles not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25, 2024.
Braden Lockridge looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
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On the hitting side, Avon got a massive performance out of Jaden Mitchell, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave Mitchell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Salyer, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Avon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lebanon struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Center Grove got the win against Columbus North on Monday by a conclusive 14-3. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Center Grove's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Avon, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Avon suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Center Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Orioles 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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