Moore Haven is 4-0 against Avon Park since February of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Moore Haven Terriers will head out on the road to square off against the Avon Park Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Moore Haven will be strutting in after a victory while Avon Park will be coming in after a defeat.
Moore Haven put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Westwood with a sharp 17-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Moore Haven considering their two-run performance the match before.
Brooklyn Sergent made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Sergent was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Hayden Davis was incredible, going 2-for-2 with two triples, three runs, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Preslynn Baker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Avon Park suffered a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of Hardee on Tuesday.
Kamya Brassell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Skylar Hicks was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Moore Haven's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Avon Park, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Moore Haven has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Avon Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Moore Haven took their win against Avon Park in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 20-1. Does Moore Haven have another victory up their sleeve, or will Avon Park turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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