Marauders
| 04/14/25 vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin | 17 |
| 04/11/25 @ Reading Memorial | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Wayland | 5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Melrose | 16 |
Belmont hasn't had much luck against Arlington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Marauders will host the Spy Ponders at 4:15 p.m. Belmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Belmont took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over Cambridge Rindge & Latin. The victory continues a trend for the Marauders in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won five in a row.
Elsie Lakin-Shultz was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Amelia Ormond, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 5-for-5.
Belmont was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .613. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Arlington had just enough and edged out Arlington Catholic 3-2 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spy Ponders.
Soline Fisher was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple.
Fisher wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ceci Bagnall, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Belmont's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Arlington, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Arlington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Belmont has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Arlington, though, as they've been averaging 9 hits. Given Belmont's sizable advantage in that area, the Spy Ponders will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
