California had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Avella Eagles on Tuesday and snuck past 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as California also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Kera Urick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Urick has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Urick was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Urick wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Morton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like California, Avella also got a great game from a two-way player: Avrey Rado. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Rado was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
California made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-10. As for Avella, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
California will challenge Carmichaels at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Carmichaels is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Avella, they will be playing at home against Chartiers-Houston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chartiers-Houston will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Avella surely won't give up without a fight.
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