Galva extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They came up short against the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tornadoes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 on Friday.
Galva saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Wigant, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Maddie Bates also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Abingdon/Avon, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. Considering they have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Abingdon/Avon's side, Lillie Stephens made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Stephens a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Abingdon/Avon let Taylor Ford and Avery Stegall run wild. Ford got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Stegall went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and four runs. Those four runs gave Stegall a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Gunther, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Galva will challenge rival Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Abingdon/Avon is set to take on their familiar foe Annawan-Wethersfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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