Bellmont extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-7 in the process. They lost 12-4 to the Norwell Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Braves have suffered since May 23, 2024.
Taylor Sutter was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Finnley Godsey also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
As for Norwell, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Norwell's side, Kayla Watkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. Watkins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mia Kurtz, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Wagner, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Coming up, Bellmont will challenge South Adams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Norwell, they will square off against Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights are facing the Cadets at the right time seeing as the Cadets are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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