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| 04/23/25 - Home | 13-12 W |
| 04/17/24 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 04/19/23 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 06/01/21 - Away | 3-7 L |
| 04/17/19 - Home | 3-0 W |
| + 3 more games |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Biggsville West Central, Abingdon/Avon was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats 13-12. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tornadoes needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Addy Onion made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Onion was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Abingdon/Avon got a massive performance out of Taylor Ford, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Ford has posted since back in March. Avery Stegall also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Abingdon/Avon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win snapped Abingdon/Avon's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-8 record. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Abingdon/Avon will take on Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Heat's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Tornadoes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, they will square off against Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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