After only one run in their last matchup, Barnesville made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bridgeport on Thursday. The Shamrocks came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 10-6. The Shamrocks haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ella Betts
| 04/30/26 vs Bridgeport | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Shenandoah | 1 |
| 04/04/26 @ Buckeye Trail | 1 |
| 03/26/26 @ Martins Ferry | 1 |
Ella Betts and Peyton Loudin made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Betts didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Loudin struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Betts went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Loudin went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two doubles gave Betts a new career-high.
In other batting news, Abygail Ady was incredible, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since April 4th. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Swan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Barnesville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bridgeport only posted a batting average of .222.
Barnesville's win bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Bridgeport, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Barnesville will be playing at home against Edison at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bridgeport, they will head out on the road to take on Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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