Baseball Recap: North Callaway Thunderbirds vs. Van-Far Indians
North Callaway's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Van-Far Indians. That's more bragging rights for North Callaway, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Caleb Sheets and Keaton Bell made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Sheets tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Bell pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Sheets went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Bell scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyle Pennell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Sam Pezold was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
The victory got North Callaway back to even at 3-3. As for Van-Far, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
North Callaway will be playing in front of their home fans against Bowling Green at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Van-Far will take on Wellsville-Middletown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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