Blair is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Bellevue East on Friday, but Bellevue East came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Blair Bears narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bellevue East Chieftains 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since August 19, 2023.
Brooke Janning made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Janning wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Regan Blattert, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Blair didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bellevue East only tossed seven.
Blair's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Bellevue East, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Blair didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-1 defeat vs. Papillion-LaVista on the 24th. Bellevue East has also already played their next match, a 12-1 win against Lincoln North Star on the 24th.
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