Avery had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it nine. They lost 17-1 to the McLeod Longhorns. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 12-0 to the Longhorns when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for McLeod, they now have a winning record of 3-2-2. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For McLeod's part, Jaci Walker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Walker was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brookelynn Dees, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Brynn Foster was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Avery will take on Paris at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for McLeod, they will host Liberty-Eylau at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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