Westfield extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 11-12 in the process. They fell 7-3 to the Avon Orioles. If the Shamrocks were looking for revenge after losing 6-5 to the Orioles when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ava Kainrath made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Watson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Avon, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-16 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games.
On Avon's side, Brinley Pope looked comfortable as she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pope has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Yeary was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kayla Pickering, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Westfield will challenge McCutcheon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Avon, they will be taking part in a tournament against West Washington at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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