Coatesville is 2-8 against Avon Grove since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Coatesville Red Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Avon Grove Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Coatesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Coatesville is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against East on Saturday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 2-1.
Daryn McComsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Coatesville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rachael Kleckner, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Avon Grove gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They never let Kennett onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. Avon Grove's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maddie Kelly was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Anna Heisler, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double.
Coatesville's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Avon Grove, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Coatesville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Avon Grove struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Coatesville might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Avon Grove when the teams last played back in April. Will Coatesville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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