Avon and Mooresville squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Avon had to settle for second. They fell 7-2 to the Mooresville Pioneers. Avon's defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Avon got a good showing from Carter Beck, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Beck has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Avon saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cannon Vandever, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Mooresville's side, Hogan Denny was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Levi Dorn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Avon's loss dropped their record down to 19-16. As for Mooresville, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 32-3.
Avon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mooresville, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Lake Central at 8:00 p.m. Mooresville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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