Galva is 2-8 against Abingdon/Avon since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Wildcats will welcome the Tornadoes at 4:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Galva fell victim to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Spartans. The Wildcats just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Abingdon/Avon also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Biggsville West Central on Thursday, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Tornadoes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Abingdon/Avon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Stegall, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Galva's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Abingdon/Avon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Abingdon/Avon's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Galva has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Abingdon/Avon, though, as they've been averaging only 4.1 strikeouts. Will Galva keep running through batters, or will the Tornadoes buck the trend?
Galva couldn't quite get it done against Abingdon/Avon in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 10-5. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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