Bellows Falls hadn't done well against Otter Valley recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Terriers won by a run and slipped past the Otters 5-4. This was payback for the Terriers, who suffered a 12-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Izzy Stoodley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bellows Falls' win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Stoodley, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. Those hits marked the first that Stoodley has got this season.
Terriers
| 04/29/25 @ Otter Valley | 5-4 |
| 04/15/25 @ Fair Haven | 19-13 |
| 04/10/25 @ Blue Mountain | 8-3 |
| 05/29/24 @ Brattleboro | 16-7 |
Bellows Falls' victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Otter Valley, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bellows Falls will venture away from home to square off against Brattleboro at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Otter Valley, they will face off against Mt. Abraham at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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