The Bellmont Braves will face off against the South Adams Starfires at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bellmont is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Bellmont is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since May 23, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 12-4 to Norwell.
Taylor Sutter was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Finnley Godsey, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Adams, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past Union City 10-1 on Thursday. The Starfires might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
Addie Baker and Reagan Beitler were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Baker struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Beitler pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Baker fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4, while Beitler went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three runs gave Baker a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Neuenschwander, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Tessa Bernard was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
South Adams was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union City only posted a batting average of .160.
Bellmont's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for South Adams, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bellmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like South Adams struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bellmont beat South Adams 5-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Braves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Starfires turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
