{"id":26808,"date":"2025-05-29T10:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=26808"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:48:55","slug":"braves-bats-power-bellmont-to-6-3-win-berth-in-sectional-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/braves-bats-power-bellmont-to-6-3-win-berth-in-sectional-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves&#8217; bats power Bellmont to 6-3 win, berth in sectional championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KINGSLAND &#8211; The big question coming in to Wednesday&#8217;s sectional semifinal at Norwell was whether or not the Bellmont Braves would be able to hit Danica Fuller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After two years in separate sectionals, the two teams came back together to meet in postseason play, much like they did three years ago when Fuller was just a freshman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BellHer0528.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves had already beaten Heritage in the regular season, but Fuller pitched less than an inning in that contest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-42.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-42.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-42.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-42.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Danica Fuller fires a pitch against Bellmont Wednesday. Fuller finished the season with 11 wins and 116 strikeouts. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellmont answered the question with enthusiasm, pounding out 11 hits and scoring four runs in the sixth inning to turn a 2-2 tie into a Braves&#8217; victory and a trip to the championship game of the 3A sectional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=1024%2C579&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?w=1039&amp;ssl=1 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor Heritage athletes and teams on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IHSAA Softball - Heritage vs. Bellmont - 3A Norwell Sectional\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vbEyGuam3z8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Listen to WZBD&#8217;s full broadcast of Wednesday&#8217;s exciting game here, including interviews with Bellmont coaches and players at the end of the video. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key for Bellmont was the ability to put the ball in play, something they&#8217;ve exceled at all season long. Fuller tallied just three strikeouts and walked one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"www.kjauction.com\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/krueckeberg-auction.jpg?resize=436%2C173&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/krueckeberg-auction.jpg?w=436&amp;ssl=1 436w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/krueckeberg-auction.jpg?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellmont, on the other hand, got eight strikeouts from starter Bella Ashley, who allowed just seven hits to earn the victory. Outside of a rocky first inning, Ashley was superb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that opening frame, Heritage turned singles by Fuller and Libby Cain into a pair of runs, seizing the opportunity when the Braves gave them an extra out to load the bases. Ashley walked in the opening run, sending Avi Washington to first base. The Braves then traded an out for a run at third base on a ground ball and Heritage took an early 2-0 lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-47.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-47.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-47.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-47.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bellmont first base coach Macy Montgomery congratulates Taylor Sutter after she singled in the second inning. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom half of the order produced the Braves&#8217; first run in the second, with Taylor Sutter singling and her pinch runner, Chevelle Oetting, getting into scoring position on a single by Liz Bobay. With two outs, Oetting scored from second on a single by Aaliyah Faurote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infarmbureau.com\/agents\/Jon-Ruble-Adams-Monroe-IN\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-maker-project.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proudly serving all of Adams County and supporting local athletes on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-52.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-52.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-52.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-52.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Chevelle Oetting rounds third and scores in the second inning. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnley Godsey, who already had a hit in the game, doubled in her second at-bat and scored on a sacrifice fly by Oni Krueckeberg, tying the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-84.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-84.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-84.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-84.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Aaliyah Faurote makes a desperate attempt to get Hadlee Shipp at second base after making a great play on a hard-hit ball by Danica Fuller in the fourth inning. The Braves escaped the inning without allowing a run. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the Braves have done over the last month with Faurote in the No. 9 spot and Emily Bleke batting leadoff, the Patriots used hits by Hadlee Shipp and Danica Fuller to mount a rally in the fourth, but it came with two outs and both were stranded when Godsey made a good play on a ground ball at second to end the threat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicdieservices.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=640%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=1024%2C213&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=300%2C62&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=768%2C159&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?w=1161&amp;ssl=1 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor Heritage Athletics on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-72.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-72.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-72.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-72.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Heritage bench looks on after falling behind 6-2 in Wednesday&#8217;s game against Bellmont. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Faurote and Bleke then mimicked Shipp &amp; Fuller by reaching with two outs, as well, but Fuller was able to do something most pitchers haven&#8217;t this year &#8211; strike out Godsey, who was named second-team all-conference this week and is now hitting a team-leading .477. It was just the third strikeout of the season for Godsey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebeardedgoatwoodworking\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?resize=640%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25148\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?resize=982%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 982w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?resize=288%2C300&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?resize=768%2C801&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beardedgoat.jpeg?w=1036&amp;ssl=1 1036w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor coverage of Heritage athletics on WZBD.com! Check us out for all your custom woodworking needs!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-77.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-77.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-77.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-77.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>After allowing two runs in the opening frame, Bella Ashley settled down and pitched an outstanding game to beat Heritage Wednesday evening. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley worked through the 2-3-4 hitters for Heritage with a flawless fifth inning and Fuller returned the favor to the Braves as the intensity rose with each out recorded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-76.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-76.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-76.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-76.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Liz Bobay had two hits and scored a run for the Braves Wednesday. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sutter and Bobay again reached together to lead off the fateful and deciding sixth inning, but perhaps the most vital moment came on a sacrifice by Carissa Mickley, advancing both runners for the senior tandem of Faurote and Bleke. Both 12th graders, just 48 hours away from walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, knocked in runs with hits. After Bleke stole third, Godsey got her revenge on Fuller, making it 6-2 with a single to center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apiland.net\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/API_Small.bmp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18308\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor Heritage Athletics on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-11.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-11.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-11.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheumann_Photography-11.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Finnley Godsey celebrates a hit as part of her 3-for-4 night against Heritage. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Patriots did not go down without a fight and with the top of the order up in the seventh, it took Bella Ashley&#8217;s best for the Braves to record the win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuller led off the inning, as expected, with a single and Ball State-bound Abriyah James made sure she did not end her career with an 0-for-4 night, singling in her final at-bat to finish her senior season with a .597 batting average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Adams-County-Tent-and-Party-Rental-100057774784997\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental.jpg?resize=640%2C398&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C637&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C478&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C955&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1274&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdamsCountPartyRental-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves tried to get an out on a ground ball up the middle, but Heritage made it 6-3 and the tying run came to the plate for the Patriots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bella Ashley then saw out the game with a strikeout looking and she recorded the final out and the victory with a fly ball to Taylor Bauer in center field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?resize=640%2C76&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?resize=1024%2C121&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?resize=768%2C91&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?resize=1536%2C181&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?w=1938&amp;ssl=1 1938w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Madison-web-ad.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuller ended her career with a 3-for-3 night at the plate, scoring twice. 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