Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin came tearing into Thursday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the North Vermillion Falcons with a sharp 13-4 victory. Considering Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin has won 13 contests by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Eva Ronto was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Ronto was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gentry Elson was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ella Acton, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Like Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, North Vermillion also got a great game from a two-way player: Addie Burns. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 11 unearned) runs off 12 hits. Burns was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Burns wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Nale, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. As for North Vermillion, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will be playing in front of their home fans against Milford at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for North Vermillion, they will head out on the road to take on Riverton Parke at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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