Avalon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-7 margin over the St. Andrew's Episcopal Lions. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Marcus Blaqman and Malcolm Blaqman were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Blaqman pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Blaqman tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Blaqman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Blaqman scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Ethan Stepanik was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Charlie Rothbard, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
On St. Andrew's Episcopal's side, Sevi Richey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Grant Gilman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Avalon pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for St. Andrew's Episcopal, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avalon will face off against Sandy Spring Friends at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Andrew's Episcopal, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sidwell Friends at 4:45 p.m. on April 2nd.
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