Avon Grove scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Bishop Shanahan Eagles as the Avon Grove Red Devils made off with an 8-2 win. That's more bragging rights for Avon Grove, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brayden Gregg tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Logan Nelson was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Aidan Casey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Bishop Shanahan's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trey Merrit, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Avon Grove's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Bishop Shanahan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avon Grove will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Great Valley at 3:45 p.m. As for Bishop Shanahan, they will take on Kennett at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Shanahan is facing Kennett at the right time seeing as Kennett is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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