For the second straight game, Berea-Midpark will face off against Avon. The Titans will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Berea-Midpark's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Avon has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Berea-Midpark took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Avon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Titans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles on Monday, sneaking past 6-4.
For Avon's part, they got a good showing from Jensen Petro, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Petro has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jason Gillespie made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Baron Eberly, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Berea-Midpark's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4. As for Avon, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
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