JACKSON, Miss. - The Belhaven Softball team wrapped up their regular season campaign in style this weekend as they took down Berea twice in run-rule fashion on Senior Day. The Blazers beat the Mountaineers 9-0 in five innings in the first game of this weekend's doubleheader before taking the second half of the day 14-0 in five innings.

GAME ONE

Belhaven got off to a fast start in the opener, scoring four times in the home half of the 1st including two on an RBI single from Madison Miller. After the early outburst, the Blazers were held scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd innings but Kennedy Carruth's shutout effort in the circle kept Belhaven in front. 

The Blazers would put the game away in the 4th as they plated five runs which was aided by a string of four RBI doubles with Allie Gordon, Kennedy Carruth, Katie Jo Richardson and Natalie Parker all contributing. Belle West was called on to close out the game in the 5th and got through unscathed as she and Carruth combined for a no-hitter.

Top Performances

Kennedy Carruth (W, 19-1): 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K
Natalie Parker: 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Katie Jo Richardson: 2-2, 2B, RBI

GAME TWO

The Blazers got off to a similarly quick start in the second game of the day, once again scoring four times in the bottom of the 1st inning thanks to RBI hits from Carruth, Parker and Taylor Heaton. Offense was a bit more steady in the second game of the day as Belhaven also managed to plate a run in the 2nd and one in the 3rd to lead 6-0 heading to the 4th inning.

Belhaven once again got an offensive outburst in the bottom of the 4th as they put the game away with an eight-run inning, scoring seven of those runs with two outs in the frame. Pitching was once again sharp for the Blazers as Taylor Heaton, Natalie Parker and Macy Funderburk combined to hold Berea to just one hit and no runs. 

Top Performances

Taylor Heaton (W, 5-3): 3.0 IP, 0 H, 2 K
Madison Miller: 3-4, 3B, 4 RBI
Taylor Heaton: 3-3, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI
Allie Gordn: 2-3, 3B, 2B, RBI

The Blazers wrap up the regular season at 34-4 overall and sit tied atop the Collegiate Conference of the South standings at 15-1. Belhaven ranks No. 6 in the latest NFCA Division III Coach's Poll and has their eyes on a fourth straight berth to the NCAA Tournament.

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