Bellefontaine had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-8 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Urbana Hillclimbers by a score of 12-8. The Chieftains' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Spencer Stolly made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has become a key player for Bellefontaine: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-7 otherwise. Stolly was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Sutton Daring
| 04/28/25 @ Urbana | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Kenton Ridge | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kenton Ridge | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Northwestern | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Graham Local | 1 |
In other batting news, Sutton Daring and Patrick Stolly did most of the damage at the plate: Daring got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Patrick went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The dominant performance also gave Daring a new career-high in hits (two). Jose Sandoval also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Bellefontaine kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
As for Urbana, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
On Urbana's side, Grady Lantz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Shane Hoffman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bellefontaine will take on Tecumseh at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Urbana, they will square off against Graham Local at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Hillclimbers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
