{"id":14528,"date":"2024-04-06T16:13:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T20:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=14528"},"modified":"2024-04-06T16:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T20:19:31","slug":"starfires-walk-it-off-against-bellmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/06\/starfires-walk-it-off-against-bellmont\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfires walk it off against Bellmont"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it has been the last few seasons, the early season rivalry game between South Adams and Bellmont was closely contested and featured four lead changes before Derek McKean crossed the plate to give the home Starfires a 5-4 walkoff victory Friday at Harry Anderson Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/05aprWinningHitForSA.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team calls the game-winning hit for the Starfires. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanwertcinemas.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-6.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-6.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-6.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-6.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Derek Weaver, who drew the start for the Stars on the mound, delivered the winning hit with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh. He came to the plate after the Braves elected to load the bases by intentionally walking Corey Lenington, loading them up after Derek McKean walked to lead off the inning and Luke Bauman reached on a fielder&#8217;s choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/05aprMikeAndKentWrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mike Macke and Kent Arnold of the Z Team wrap up Friday&#8217;s broadcast. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starfires put pressure on the Bellmont defense in the final inning with the bunting game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378.jpeg?resize=640%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C992&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C744&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1488&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1985&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4378-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Oliver Werling managed the Bellmont pitching staff and picked up a walk at the plate for the Braves. (Photo by Kris Everett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With neither team enjoying a fair amount of practice outside in this wild spring weather, it was the opener for both rosters and the Stars scored first on an RBI hit by Luke Bauman, scoring Owen Wanner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mizlehman.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?resize=640%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?w=749&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves came back, however, against Weaver, plating three runs in the top of the third with a string of mistakes by the home team and a couple of timely hits by Gavin Krull and Delsyn Lee. Weaver was able to limit the damage after the third run of the inning scored on a wild pitch by striking out Layne LeMaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3358-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dylan Velez applies a tag during Friday&#8217;s game between South Adams and Bellmont. (Photo by Kris Everett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manny Juarez and Owen Wanner both were involved in a South Adams rally in the bottom half of the inning and the two combined for ten outs on the mound in relief of Weaver, allowing just one run to keep the Starfires in position to win the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decaturdentalin.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DDS_web-phone.jpg?resize=640%2C418&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DDS_web-phone.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DDS_web-phone.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DDS_web-phone.jpg?resize=768%2C502&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Craig Landis scored a run on another wild pitch to briefly give the Stars the lead in the bottom of the fourth, but Bellmont answered right back in the top of the next inning with a pair of singles by seniors Andrew Scheumann and Jack Scheumann, with Scheumann scoring on a single by third baseman Beau Baker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683.jpeg?resize=640%2C478&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1148&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1530&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A3683-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jack Scheumann crosses the plate to tie the score of the game at 4-4 for Bellmont. (Photo by Kris Everett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker came on in relief of Aidan Zimmerman, who struck out seven for the Braves in four innings. Baker pitched scoreless innings in the fifth and sixth before taking the loss in the seventh. He allowed just one hit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soldongreen.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=640%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=300%2C91&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=768%2C232&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves had just five hits in total, but worked six walks from South Adams pitching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise.jpg?resize=640%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1360&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/623F4339-9088-420E-A32C-06B28CBD6F46_1_201_a-DeNoiseAI-severe-noise-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jack Scheumann reaches second base safely, but not before doing some infield dirt work with a slide. Scheumann was 1 for 3 with a run and an RBI from the leadoff spot for the Braves. (Photo by Kris Everett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bauman and Lenington led the Starfires with two hits apiece.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheOakRoomBeautyLounge\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Oak-Room-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caleb Hirschfeld got two outs in between appearances on the mound for Wanner, who was credited with the victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4136-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Owen Wanner was credited with the W after picking up six outs and not allowing a run in relief for the Starfires. (Photo by Kris Everett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starfires were set to play a doubleheader at Union City Saturday, while Bellmont was prepared for a long day of preparation for the home opener, which is slated for Wednesday in Decatur. The team will play Adams Central in Monroe first, however, with a WZBD broadcast set for Tuesday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DANE FUELLING WZBD.com As it has been the last few seasons, the early season rivalry game between South<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14529,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[44,13,15,28,26],"class_list":["post-14528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-baseball","tag-bellmont","tag-featured","tag-southadams","tag-sports"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8I7A4611-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C2116&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14528\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}