Bears
| 04/08/25 vs Seymour | 15-0 |
| 04/07/25 vs Cabool | 16-1 |
| 03/31/25 @ Mansfield | 16-0 |
| 03/29/25 @ Willow Springs | 5-3 |
| 03/29/25 @ Liberty | 11-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Ava came tearing into Tuesday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Seymour Tigers a 15-0 shutout. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by nine runs or more this season.
Hunter Strunk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hannah Forrest was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Mae Henry was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Ava was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .529. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .483 or higher in three consecutive games.
Ava's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Seymour, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ava will face off against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.11 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Seymour, they will head out on the road to square off against Conway at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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