Elyria had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it ten. They lost 14-4 to the Avon Lake Shoremen. That's two games in a row now that the Pioneers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Harlem Mallory made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Cody Stipe also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Avon Lake, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3. Considering they have won four matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Avon Lake's side, Brayden Poltrone tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Poltrone has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Avon Lake got a massive performance out of Owen Fach, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Colin Hout, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elyria will head out to challenge Fostoria at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Avon Lake, they will venture away from home to face off against Dublin Coffman at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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