The Pellston Hornets will face off against the Bellaire Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pellston has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pellston came up short against Hillman on Wednesday, falling 19-1. The Hornets have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Bellaire sidestepped Johannesburg-Lewiston for a 5-4 win.
Tucker Molski spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Bellaire's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Balko, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Luke Smith also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Bellaire's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Pellston, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Pellston suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Bellaire in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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