California scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Avella Eagles by a score of 11-10. California was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Avella apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Gabby Pendo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madyson Morton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Avella's side, Avrey Rado made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits. Rado has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rado was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Avella let Haleigh Rush and Taylor Shirley loose on the outfield. Rush went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Shirley scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of McKenna Northcraft, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
California's defeat was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Avella, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. California will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Chartiers-Houston at 4:15 p.m. As for Avella, they will challenge Carlynton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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