It was a good run, but Bellmont unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 10-6 to the Homestead Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bellmont of the 18-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
MaryKate Scheumann was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Faurote, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Homestead's side, Macy Arnold looked comfortable as she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Arnold has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Claire Landrigan, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabelle Waldron, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Bellmont's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Homestead, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-13 record this season.
Bellmont will face off against Marion at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion is coming into the match with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Bellmont will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Homestead does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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