Geneseo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 21-5 margin over the Avon Braves. With that victory, Geneseo brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
Tyler Churchfield and Phillip Dotterweich made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Churchfield tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Dotterweich struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Churchfield went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI, while Dotterweich scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady O'Brien, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bryce Patterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Avon's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael Rowland, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Geneseo pushed their record up to 5-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Avon, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Geneseo will face off against Caledonia-Mumford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Geneseo is facing Caledonia-Mumford at the right time seeing as Caledonia-Mumford is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Avon, they will head out on the road to square off against Pavilion at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Pavilion's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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