There's no place like home for Bell, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Chiefland Indians on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-3 back in March.
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Alaina Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bell let Dacy Graham and Maddie Smith run wild. Graham went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Smith scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Alexsandra Faught was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Bell pushed their record up to 7-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Chiefland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bell will take on Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Chiefland, they will be playing at home against Taylor County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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