Abingdon/Avon lost to Macomb back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes came out on top against the Macomb Bombers by a score of 5-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Abingdon/Avon.
Abingdon/Avon's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kellen Hook, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Hook has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Macomb hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Abingdon/Avon has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which lines up perfectly with their 15-5 record this season. As for Macomb, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-14.
Abingdon/Avon will head out on the road to take on Cuba/Spoon River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cuba/Spoon River Valley is coming into the game with seven straight victories at home, so Abingdon/Avon will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Macomb will take on Rock Island at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rock Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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