Belleview had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Eastside Rams. That's more bragging rights for the Rattlers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Larry Quartararo made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Quartararo was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Jayden Fortune
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| 03/02/26 vs Seven Rivers Christian | 2 |
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In other batting news, Belleview let Jayden Fortune and Gilbehert Mendoza run wild. Fortune went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Mendoza went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Fortune a new career-high. Lazaro Martinez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Belleview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastside only managed one.
Belleview's record now sits at 9-4. As for Eastside, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Belleview will head out to challenge East Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastside, they will venture away from home to square off against Countryside Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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