Homestead barely beat Bellmont the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Spartans put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 8-1 victory on Thursday. That seven run margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Braylon Sheefel
| 04/17/25 vs Bellmont | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Wapahani | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Avon | 2 |
| 05/27/24 vs New Haven | 3 |
Braylon Sheefel looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Luke Neiswonger was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Cole Kintz was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Homestead's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Bellmont, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Homestead will take on Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 2.7, the Fighting Irish 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bellmont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Bellmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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