Fort Cherry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Avella Eagles. Fort Cherry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Avella apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Avella's part, Avrey Rado made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Rado was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Shirley, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Haleigh Rush was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Fort Cherry's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Avella, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Cherry's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on California at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Avella will take on West Greene at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Greene is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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