Stark County hasn't had much luck against Abingdon/Avon recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rebels will be playing at home against the Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Stark County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Monday, Stark County needed a bit of extra time to put away Putnam County. They had just enough and edged out the Panthers 5-4.
Brooklynn Ostrowski spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Those hits were her first of the season.
On the hitting side, Coley Johnston was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Jacey Endress was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Johnston wasn't the only one making solid contact: Stark County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Abingdon/Avon waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Red Storm as they made off with a 9-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Tornadoes, who have now won four games by six runs or more so far this season.
Abingdon/Avon's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Stark County, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Stark County might still be hurting after the 16-3 loss they got from Abingdon/Avon in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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