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| 04/10/24 - Away | 9-2 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 04/12/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 04/10/23 - Away | 14-10 W |
| 04/06/22 - Away | 9-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Jonathan Alder is a perfect 10-0 against Bellefontaine since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Pioneers will square off against the Chieftains at 5:15 p.m. Jonathan Alder is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Jonathan Alder is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Fairbanks just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.
Ava Schellhammer and Natalie Neumeier did some serious damage despite the final result: Schellhammer went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI, while Neumeier went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylie Petersheim, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Bellefontaine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Kenton Ridge, falling 12-2.
Jonathan Alder's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Bellefontaine, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jonathan Alder hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Bellefontaine struggles in that department as they've averaged .391. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jonathan Alder took their win against Bellefontaine in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2 score. Will the Pioneers repeat their success, or do the Chieftains have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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