Charlevoix extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 24-4 to the Kalkaska Blazers. On the bright side, the four- run performance marked the Rayders' highest-scoring contest to date.
As for Kalkaska, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded them with their most commanding win of the season.
For Kalkaska's part, Angel Belbot made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Belbot was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Sydnee Haver was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Courtney Borden, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Charlevoix is set to face off against their familiar foe Kingsley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Kalkaska will square off against rival Boyne City at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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