For the second straight game, Avon will face off against Berea-Midpark. The Eagles will welcome the Titans at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Avon is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
On Monday, Avon didn't have quite enough to beat Berea-Midpark and fell 4-2.
Matthew Sheldon was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Cameron Ocepek made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double was his first of the season. Owen Huron was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
The win made it two in a row for Berea-Midpark and bumps their season record up to 3-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Avon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Avon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Berea-Midpark struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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