Belpre extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-7 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Frontier Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Golden Eagles have suffered since May 1, 2024.
As for Frontier, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
For Frontier's part, Kaycee Berentz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Berentz has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kate Congleton was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Frontier beat Belpre by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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