With a playoff win on the line, Belmont rose to the challenge on Thursday. They skirted past the Diman RVT Bengals 5-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Marauders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Olivia Ormond
| 05/29/25 @ Diman RVT | 11 |
| 05/20/25 @ Winchester | 10 |
| 05/19/25 vs Melrose | 10 |
| 05/15/25 vs Lexington | 12 |
| 05/13/25 vs Westport | 14 |
| + 4 more games |
Olivia Ormond was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Ormond, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Josie Kim, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Belmont's win bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Diman RVT, they dropped their record down to 9-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Belmont will square off against Taunton on Monday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something the Marauders surely won't give up without a fight. Diman RVT does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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