Softball Recap: Bell Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses at Home

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Previous Games

03/21/25 - Home	11-1 W
03/13/25 - Away	11-0 W
04/09/24 - Away	13-3 W
03/08/24 - Home	11-1 W
04/01/23 - Home	0-15 L
+ 5 more games

Bell was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Dixie County on Friday. Bell put the hurt on Dixie County with a sharp 11-1 win. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Alaina Thomas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Mayzie Carpenter was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddie Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI.

Bell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dixie County only posted a batting average of .211.

Bell's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Dixie County, their record now sits at 2-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bell will welcome Madison County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dixie County, they will host Chiefland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.