Belvidere was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Guilford Vikings by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Belvidere of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Guilford's part, Malia Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. Welch has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on California Welding, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Belvidere's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18-1. As for Guilford, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-11.
Belvidere will look to defend their home field on Monday against Boylan Catholic at 5:00 p.m. Boylan Catholic is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Belvidere will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Guilford, they will face off against Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Guilford will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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