Ballard's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Bryan Station Defenders 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bruins have posted since May 9, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Payton Downey, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Matilda Gorley, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Ballard lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bruins
| 04/17/25 @ Bryan Station | 9-8 |
| 04/14/25 @ Male | 17-7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Talawanda | 14-4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent | 11-6 |
Ballard pushed their record up to 11-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Bryan Station, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4.
Coming up, Ballard will host DuPont Manual at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crimsons have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Bryan Station, they are taking a road trip to challenge Madison Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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