Quick Hits: Ottawa vs. Avila
Game Comparison
    Record: Ottawa (23-12) vs. Avila (23-14)
    Conference Record: Ottawa 11-3 (.786) | Avila 12-4 (.750)
    Recent Form: Ottawa riding a 4-game win streak; Avila split last series (1-1)

Offense:
    Ottawa .326 AVG / .512 SLG / 18 HR
    Avila: .310 AVG / .398 SLG / 5 HR
Pitching
    ERA: Ottawa 2.38 | Avila 2.54
Speed Factor: Avila
    139 stolen bases (Top-tier nationally) vs. Ottawa 57

Series Information: Avila leads the series 29-16 and the Eagles are on a two game winning streak against the Braves. The teams split last season's series in 2025. Ottawa took game one, 5-2 and Avila won game two, 5-3 at Alumni Park on April 3, 2025. Avila defeated the Braves 6-2 in the KCAC Tournament on May 1, 2025 in Branson, Mo. The first ever game between the two teams happened on March 11, 1996. Avila won the game 11-8. 

Ottawa Breakdown
Offensive Firepower
    202 runs in 35 games (5.8/game)
    Nation's top tier in extra-base hits (117) and triples (24)
    Power Presence | 18 home runs and .512 slugging percentage
    .326 team average, .394 OBP
    Pitching Staff | 2.38 ERA, holding opponents to .255 average
    Trend | Won 4 straight, including sweep of Bethel

Avila Breakdown 
    Balanced Offense | .310 team average with 304 hits
    Speed & Aggression | 139 stolen bases, among national leaders
    Situational Play | 35 sacrifice hits
    Pitching Staff | 2.54 ERA, .248 opponent average | 9 shutouts on the season

Individual Player Spotlight

Ottawa
    Emma Melvin | .436 AVG, 59 hits, 
    Abby Bellamy | .402 AVG, 19 doubles, 77 total bases
    Brookenlyn Becker | .391 AVG, 32 RBI
    Jordan Piche | Team-best .667 AVG

In the Circle:
    Sara Smith | 0.91 ERA, dominant in limited action
    Lane Becker | 1.88 ERA in 97.0 innings

Avila 
    Nevaeh Chrisco | 1.000 AVG
    Emily Collins | .455 AVG, strong all-around contributor
    Abi Beaman | .449 AVG, team offensive leader
    McKayla Cotton | .394 AVG, 48 RBI 

In the Circle:
    Mackenzie Daniels | 1.99 ERA, top arm
    McKayla Cotton | 2.41 ERA, high innings workload