Fort Calhoun was handed a two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Arlington on Thursday. The Fort Calhoun Pioneers were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Arlington Eagles. Considering the Pioneers have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Tacey Belina made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Belina was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Allison Prunty and Kaylee Taylor did most of the damage at the plate: Prunty went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, while Taylor scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Addison Benoit, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Fort Calhoun kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in 11 consecutive matchups.
Fort Calhoun is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Arlington, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Calhoun will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Central City, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. As for Arlington, they will host Wahoo on Tuesday.
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