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.Â
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 BreakdownÂ
  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
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Emma Melvin | .436 AVG, 59 hits,Â
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Abby Bellamy | .402 AVG, 19 doubles, 77 total bases
  Brookenlyn Becker | .391 AVG, 32 RBI
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Jordan Piche | Team-best .667 AVG
In the Circle:
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Sara Smith | 0.91 ERA, dominant in limited action
  Lane Becker | 1.88 ERA in 97.0 innings
AvilaÂ
  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 RBIÂ
In the Circle:
  Mackenzie Daniels | 1.99 ERA, top arm
  McKayla Cotton | 2.41 ERA, high innings workload