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| 03/04/25 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 5-11 L |
| 04/02/24 - Home | 4-14 L |
| 03/24/23 - Home | 1-20 L |
| 03/07/23 - Away | 2-19 L |
| + 5 more games |
Avon Park took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hardee, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Avon Park Red Devils narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hardee Wildcats 7-6. This was payback for the Red Devils, who suffered an 11-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Paisley Macias made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Macias was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Skylar Hicks was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kinley DeLoach was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
Avon Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Avon Park has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Hardee's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Avon Park will take on Fort Meade at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Avon Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Hardee, they will square off against Sebring at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sebring will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Hardee surely won't give up without a fight.
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