It was a good run, but Bayard Rustin unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Avon Grove Red Devils by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bayard Rustin of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Kelly Fricker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Olivia Shuffler was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
On Avon Grove's side, Elle Burns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabby Beltran, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Bayard Rustin's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3. As for Avon Grove, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bayard Rustin will square off against Ridley at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Avon Grove, they will head out on the road to face off against Downingtown East at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Downingtown East knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Avon Grove likes a good challenge.
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