Avon Park is 1-9 against DeSoto County since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Avon Park Red Devils will head out on the road to challenge the DeSoto County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Avon Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
While Avon Park has not struggled against Fort Meade recently, they managed to flip the script on Thursday. Avon Park won by a run and slipped past Fort Meade 7-6. The victory was just what Avon Park needed coming off of an 11-0 loss in their prior contest.
Paisley Macias spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Skylar Hicks, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Henderson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Meanwhile, DeSoto County was able to grind out a solid win over Oasis on Tuesday, taking the game 7-2. The victory was just what DeSoto County needed coming off of a 12-1 defeat in their prior match.
Caleigh JO Duke made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Duke was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Daysha Izaquirre was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Erin Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Avon Park's record now sits at 11-7. As for DeSoto County, their record is now 9-6.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Avon Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like DeSoto County struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Avon Park took their win against DeSoto County in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 11-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Avon Park since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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