Davis Sr. had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 11-10-1 to make it five. They came up short against the Del Oro Golden Eagles, falling 11-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-2 back in March.
Davis Sr. saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Yao, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
As for Del Oro, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 22-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
On Del Oro's side, Ava Messina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits. Messina has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Delaney Osborne was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Avyn Brower was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Davis Sr. will challenge Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Del Oro, they will face off against St. Francis at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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