For the second straight game, Olmsted Falls will face off against Avon Lake. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Shoremen at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Olmsted Falls has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Avon Lake will arrive with five straight victories.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Olmsted Falls and Avon Lake, and Avon Lake kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs came up short against the Shoremen on Monday, falling 11-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered against the Shoremen since May 12, 2021.
For Avon Lake's part, Brayden Poltrone spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Poltrone also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Shoremen are undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 4-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adam McFadden, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Alex Hicov was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Avon Lake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Avon Lake pushed their record up to 9-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Olmsted Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
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