Bellbrook hit Archbishop Alter with a five-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Eagles. The defeat continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Golden Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
Grant Mouse was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Owen Thompson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Noah Reed, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Archbishop Alter's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Bellbrook, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Archbishop Alter will head out to face off against Valley View at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bellbrook, they will venture away from home to take on Waynesville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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