Avon is 8-2 against Letchworth since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Avon Braves will head out on the road to take on the Letchworth Legends at 11:00 a.m. Avon is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Avon lost 12-1 to Livonia on Friday.
Jack Ruter was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Letchworth sidestepped Hornell for a 5-4 victory.
Adam Halsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jake Stowell was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in 32 of his 33 plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Almeter, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Avon's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Letchworth, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Avon came up short against Letchworth in their previous matchup back in April, falling 6-1. Can Avon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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