It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Belleville West ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Alton Redbirds. The Maroons haven't had any issues with the Redbirds recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Kara Kramer
| 05/07/26 vs Alton | 16 |
| 04/21/26 vs Edwardsville | 13 |
| 03/30/26 @ Dupo | 12 |
| 04/14/26 vs O'Fallon | 10 |
| 03/31/25 vs Dupo | 8 |
Kara Kramer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 16 over nine innings pitched. Those 16 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Ella Weaver and Charli Coppernoll did most of the damage at the plate: Weaver went 3-for-5 with two doubles, while Coppernoll went 2-for-4 with two runs. That's the most runs Coppernoll has posted since back in March.
Belleville West now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Alton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 17 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-23 record this season.
Belleville West will face off against Freeburg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Midgets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Maroons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Alton, they will square off against Collinsville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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