It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Beech Grove ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Eminence Eels 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since May 22, 2024.
Kyrah Pierle tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Harper Moore, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Addison Corn, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Beech Grove's victory bumped their record up to 6-9-1. As for Eminence, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 6-4 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beech Grove will venture away from home to take on Centerville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Eminence, they are taking a road trip to challenge White River Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.25 runs per game on average), something the Eels will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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