Bellbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Newton Local Indians. That's two games in a row now that the Golden Eagles have lost by just one run.
Abigail Hebrank (2028) was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hebrank (2028) was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Cheyenne Duhl (2025) was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Bellbrook's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Newton Local, their win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-3.
Bellbrook and Newton Local should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. The Golden Eagles will challenge Valley View at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (241 vs. 547). Meanwhile, Newton Local (ranked 160th) will meet Troy Christian (ranked 642nd) at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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