Baseball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Belmont

Bison

Previous 3 Games

04/16/25 vs Meadowdale	17-2
04/14/25 @ Ponitz Career Tech	17-1
04/08/25 @ Trotwood-Madison	12-7

Belmont won against Ponitz Career Tech last Monday with 17 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. Everything went the Bison's way against the Meadowdale Lions as they made off with a 17-2 win. The Bison's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

William Wagner was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Wagner was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one triple.

In other batting news, Belmont let Carter Blankenship and Jordan Blankenship run wild. Carter scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Jordan scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Carter is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Gavin Bradley was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.

Belmont's record is now 3-0. As for Meadowdale, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belmont will head out to challenge Yellow Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Meadowdale, they will venture away from home to take on Mechanicsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 11.7 runs per game this season.