Welch had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 17-3 margin over the Bluejacket Chieftains on Thursday. Welch's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Deighton Bellew made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bellew was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Welch got a massive performance out of Gage O?Neal, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Mason Clinton, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Bluejacket's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lane Ferdig, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Brock Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Welch's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-15. As for Bluejacket, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Welch will face off against Copan at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Copan will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Welch surely won't give up without a fight. Bluejacket does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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