Abingdon/Avon is 0-3 against Macomb since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes will be staying on the road to face off against the Macomb Bombers at 3:30 p.m. Abingdon/Avon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Abingdon/Avon beat Rushville-Industry 8-4. The win was just what Abingdon/Avon needed coming off of a 12-2 loss in their prior matchup.
Gabe Bryan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Bryan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Bryan was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Avery Stegall was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alisha Snyder, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Macomb entered their tilt with Liberty with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Eagles. Fans of Macomb have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Abingdon/Avon's record now sits at 3-1. As for Macomb, their record now sits at 3-0.
Abingdon/Avon suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Macomb in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Abingdon/Avon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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