The Bell Bulldogs will head out to face off against the Williston Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bell came out on top against First Christian on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Lions. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Dean Glass
| 02/24/26 @ Bronson | 4 |
| 03/09/26 @ First Christian | 3 |
| 03/05/26 vs Dixie County | 3 |
| 03/03/26 @ Cedar Key | 2 |
| 02/23/26 vs Trenton | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
The team relied heavily on Dean Glass, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. He has become a key player for Bell: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of RJ Leffler, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Bell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Williston made easy work of Seven Rivers Christian on Thursday and carried off a 12-2 win.
Brody Fessenden looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Williston let Colby Jansen and Kenan Bellamy run wild. Jansen got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Bellamy went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Bellamy a new career-high. Braige Schneider was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Williston's record is now 7-5. As for Bell, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bell has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Williston struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bell might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Williston when the teams last played back in February. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
