The Bellevue East Chieftains will take on the Columbus Discoverers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bellevue East is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Columbus is hoping to do what Omaha Westside couldn't on Wednesday: put an end to Bellevue East's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Bellevue East was the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Omaha Westside. The result was nothing new for the Chieftains, who have now won four games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Alisha Mcmurtry made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she's launched this season.
In other batting news, Haley Demontel was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Peyton Luderman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bellevue East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Columbus lost 15-2 to Waverly on Friday.
Bellevue East pushed their record up to 6-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Columbus, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4-1.
Bellevue East took their victory against Columbus in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Bellevue East have another victory up their sleeve, or will Columbus turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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