For the second straight game, Saint Jo will face off against Bellevue. The Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Saint Jo is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Saint Jo's offense. They fell just short of Bellevue by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday.
For Bellevue's part, Ryan Jones made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Bellevue is 3-0-1 when Jones posts three or more hits, but 0-7 otherwise.
Jones wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Walker Strahan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Hunter Blackburn also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Bellevue kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Saint Jo only managed seven hits.
Saint Jo's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Bellevue, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Saint Jo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bellevue struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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