Bellaire is 1-9 against Martins Ferry since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Big Reds will look to defend their home field against the Purple Riders at 5:00 p.m.
Bellaire is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against St. Clairsville, falling 8-2.
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Landon Preston made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Riley Zonker also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Martins Ferry). They never let Union Local get on the board and left with a 12-0 win on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Purple Riders with their most commanding win of the season.
Bellaire's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Martins Ferry, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Bellaire suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Martins Ferry in their previous meeting last Monday. Will the Big Reds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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