
Bison
04/28/25 vs Stivers School for the Arts | 20 |
04/09/25 vs Stivers School for the Arts | 13 |
04/08/25 vs Stivers School for the Arts | 13 |
04/12/25 @ Northridge | 12 |
04/16/25 vs Meadowdale | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belmont). They put the hurt on the Stivers School for the Arts Tigers with a sharp 20-4 victory on Monday. The Bison have beaten the Tigers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
Megan Leonard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Leonard was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Jaiden Burrell was incredible, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Those home runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Rozlyn Thompkins, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Belmont lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Belmont's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Stivers School for the Arts, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Belmont will venture away from home to face off against Meadowdale at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Stivers School for the Arts, they will welcome Middletown Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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