Softball Recap: Bellmont Braves vs. Carroll Chargers
After losing to Carroll the last time they met, Bellmont decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bellmont Braves came out on top against the Carroll Chargers by a score of 6-1 on Thursday.
Bella Ashley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Bellmont let Makenzie Mankey and Taylor Bauer loose on the outfield. Mankey went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double, while Bauer scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emily Bleke, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Bellmont's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Carroll, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Bellmont will head out on the road to challenge Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Franklin County: 3.9, Bellmont: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Carroll, they will be playing at home against Leo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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