Beech Grove's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Decatur Central Hawks 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since May 22, 2024.
Kyrah Pierle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Harper Moore, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Jaiden Hawley also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Beech Grove's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6-1. As for Decatur Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Coincidentally, Beech Grove and Decatur Central will both be playing Lawrence North the next time they take the field. The Hawks will head out to face the Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Hornets will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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