If Bellaire was riding high fresh off their 15-2 takedown of St. Clairsville on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Big Reds fell 9-6 to the Union Local Jets on Friday. Big Reds fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Jets since on Friday.
Marissa Pacifico spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Calleigh Holt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Addison Kovach, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Bellaire's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Union Local, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Union Local will be playing in front of their home fans against Beallsville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bellaire will be paying especially close attention to the Jets' match: after the Jets face off against the Blue Devils, they'll take on Bellaire again at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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