After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bayard Rustin, Avon Grove was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Downingtown West Whippets by a score of 11-6. For the Red Devils, this counts as revenge for the 2-0 victory the Whippets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Avon Grove got a great performance from Ryan Fuller as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Fuller has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrew Simeone, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Nathan Simon also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Avon Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Avon Grove pushed their record up to 5-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Downingtown West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Avon Grove is set to square off against their familiar foe Unionville at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Downingtown West will take on rival East at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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