Softball Recap: Leo Lions vs. Bellmont Braves
Leo entered their tilt with Bellmont with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bellmont Braves a 2-0 shutout on Wednesday. Give Leo's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
The result came thanks to Mackenzie Arroyo's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lillian Pierce was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Carley Funk, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
On Bellmont's side, Bella Ashley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits.
Leo pushed their record up to 16-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Bellmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Leo will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Woodlan at 5:30 p.m. Leo's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Woodlan's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bellmont, they will head out on the road to square off against Huntington North at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Huntington North will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Bellmont surely won't give up without a fight.
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