McCutcheon extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Avon Orioles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mavericks of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
McCutcheon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Molly Davis, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
As for Avon, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-13. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games.
On Avon's side, Brinley Pope made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Pope has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Avon got a big performance out of Lylah DeArmond, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was DeArmond's first of the season. Olivia Yeary was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McCutcheon will face off against Kankakee Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Avon, they will challenge Center Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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