After three games on the road, DeSoto County is heading back home. They will take on the Avon Park Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, DeSoto County was able to grind out a solid victory over Oasis, taking the game 7-2. The win was just what DeSoto County needed coming off of a 12-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Caleigh JO Duke made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Duke was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daysha Izaquirre, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Erin Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Avon Park has not done well against Fort Meade recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Avon Park narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Fort Meade 7-6. The win was just what Avon Park needed coming off of an 11-0 loss in their prior game.
Paisley Macias spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Skylar Hicks was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Henderson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
DeSoto County's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Avon Park, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DeSoto County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Avon Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
DeSoto County suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Avon Park in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Macias, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Now that DeSoto County knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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