Bellevue had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 3-10 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 21-12 margin over the Old Fort Stockaders. The high-scoring effort was just what the Redmen needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Mallory Hay was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
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In other batting news, Ryleigh Knutti and Payton Hicks did most of the damage at the plate: Knutti went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, while Hicks went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two RBI gave Knutti a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa Blankenship, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Bellevue hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Old Fort struck out ten times.
As for Old Fort, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12. Even if they couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
On Old Fort's side, Abbi Ward was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with five stolen bases and four runs. Another player making a difference was Claire Hunker, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Looking ahead, Bellevue will take on Huron at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Old Fort, they will head out to face off against Woodmore at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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