
Bulldogs
05/14/25 @ Carman-Ainsworth | 16 |
04/21/25 @ Flint Southwestern Academy | 14 |
03/19/25 @ Bridgeport | 13 |
04/14/25 vs Vassar | 12 |
04/28/25 @ Hamady | 10 |
Bentley barely beat Carman-Ainsworth the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs blew past the Cavaliers 16-7 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dominic Star was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Bowman, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Bentley is 4-1 when Bowman posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Logan Workman, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
The win was the third in a row for Bentley, bringing their record up to 6-7. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Carman-Ainsworth, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Looking ahead, Bentley will face off against Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.5 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carman-Ainsworth, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-6 defeat against Mt. Pleasant on the 15th.
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