There's no place like home for Bellevue, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Highline Pirates on Saturday by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Dylan Leaird was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Andrew Van Appledorn
| 04/26/25 vs Highline | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Hazen | 2 |
| 04/26/24 @ Liberty | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Redmond | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Liberty | 1 |
In other batting news, Andrew Van Appledorn was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Rankin, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Bellevue was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highline only posted a batting average of .182.
Bellevue's record is now 11-9. As for Highline, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Bellevue will be playing at home against Cedarcrest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Highline, they are taking a road trip to challenge Sammamish at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the RedHawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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