Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Havana). They blew past the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes 13-2 on Wednesday. The Ducks have beaten the Tornadoes the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tornadoes has come to flipping the script.
Maddie Howerter
| 04/09/25 @ Abingdon/Avon | 12 |
| 04/08/25 vs Heyworth | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Deer Creek-Mackinaw | 10 |
| 03/25/25 vs Pleasant Plains | 5 |
| 03/24/25 vs Tremont | 11 |
Maddie Howerter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Havana let Kaydi Miller and Addie Atwater run wild. Miller scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Atwater went 1-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Evy Smith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Havana's win bumped their record up to 8-0-1. As for Abingdon/Avon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, Havana will welcome Brimfield at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Abingdon/Avon, they will head out on the road to face off against Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tornadoes are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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