Avon extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 7-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Midview Middies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Middies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 on April 9th.
Avon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jocelin Ochs, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Averie Reichert also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Midview, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
On Midview's side, Savannah Holcomb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. Holcomb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon will welcome Steele at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Midview, they will be playing at home against Keystone at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Middies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.
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