Avella has not done well against Burgettstown recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Avella Eagles' pitcher stepped up to hand the Burgettstown Blue Devils a 4-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Avella sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Avrey Rado made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Rado has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rado was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haleigh Rush, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Avella's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Burgettstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avella will take on West Greene at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. West Greene is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Burgettstown, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Bethlehem Center, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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