The Bluff Dale Bobcats are taking a road trip to take on the Avalon Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluff Dale is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Bluff Dale fell victim to Oglesby and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Avalon had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against Blum on Friday as they made off with a 13-1 victory. The game was the first time the Eagles have beaten the Bobcats on their field since April 12, 2019.
John De La Garza was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 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, Josh Novak was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with eight stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those eight stolen bases gave him a new career-high. 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.
Bluff Dale's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Avalon, their record now sits at 1-0.
Bluff Dale might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Avalon in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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