Avon extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-8 in the process. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Danville Warriors. The Orioles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Regan Cooper made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
As for Danville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Danville's side, Autumn Muncy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Davis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Cassie Thompson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, Avon will head out to challenge Cascade at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cadets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Orioles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Danville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Montgomery at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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