Bearden had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it six. They came up short against the William Blount Governors, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for William Blount, their victory bumped their record up to 16-9. They haven't had any issues with Bearden recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
For William Blount's part, the result came thanks to Katee Owens's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. Owens has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chloe Merriman, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Trinity Johnson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Bearden wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 8-4 victory against Seymour on the 21st. As for William Blount, they will square off against Greenback at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Cherokees have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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