Avon extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Ridgeville Rangers. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by just one run.
Matthew Sheldon was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched.
As for North Ridgeville, their win bumped their record up to 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 5, 2025.
On North Ridgeville's side, the result came thanks to Jason Begalla's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks.
While Avon had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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