The Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes will head out on the road to square off against the Princeville Princes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Abingdon/Avon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Abingdon/Avon gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past Stark County 16-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Abingdon/Avon.
Gabe Bryan and Madilyn Stephens made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bryan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Stephens pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. At bat, Bryan scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Stephens scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Myli Webber, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Stegall, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Princeville had just enough and edged Delavan out 4-3 on Monday.
Claire Sutherland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kinley McGinn, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Abingdon/Avon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Princeville, their record now sits at 10-12.
Princeville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Abingdon/Avon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. It's a different story for Princeville, though, as they've only averaged .356. Will they be able to contain Abingdon/Avon's hitters?
Abingdon/Avon was able to grind out a solid win over Princeville in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, winning 7-3. Will Abingdon/Avon repeat their success, or does Princeville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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