If Avon was feeling good fresh off their 14-3 takedown of Columbus East on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Orioles fell 11-8 to the Pendleton Heights Arabians on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Orioles of the 7-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Regan Cooper stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Lilly Heath was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Avon has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Pendleton Heights, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-13.
Coincidentally, Avon and Pendleton Heights will both be playing Silver Creek the next time they take the field. The Arabians will head out to face the Dragons at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Orioles will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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