The Bell Eagles will face off against the Fremont Pathfinders at 2:15 p.m. on Monday. Fremont took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Bell, who comes in off a win.
Bell took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Franklin 14-4. The high-scoring effort was just what the Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Telly Mendoza made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Mendoza was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evelyn Romo, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Gisselle Vega was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Bell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Fremont came up short against Firebaugh on Saturday, falling 20-1. The Pathfinders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bell's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Fremont, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Bell might still be hurting after the 21-4 loss they got from Fremont in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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