JACKSON – Belhaven Softball showcased their offensive firepower Tuesday night, blasting four home runs en route to a commanding 7-2 win over Millsaps in the first installment of this year's Riverside Rivalry series. The Blazers improved to 2-1 on the season behind a well-rounded performance both at the plate and in the circle.
Belhaven wasted no time putting runs on the board, capitalizing on a Millsaps error in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead. The second inning saw the Blazers showcase their power at the plate, launching three home runs from Ellie Williamson, Reagan Bryan, and Ellie Jones and pushing the lead to 4-0.
Lauren Dunbar continued the long-ball assault in the fifth inning, belting a two-run homer to extend Belhaven's lead to 7-1. In the circle, Belle West earned the win, delivering four strong innings while allowing just one run on four hits. She struck out two without issuing a walk while Macy Funderburk followed with three hitless innings in relief.
The win marks the 15th straight victory for the Blazers over crosstown rival Millsaps.
Key Performers
- Lauren Dunbar: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs
- Ellie Jones: 2-for-4, HR, RBI
- Reagan Bryan: HR, RBI, 2 R, SB
- Belle West (W, 1-1) 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 K
- Macy Funderburk: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K
With the win, Belhaven improves to 2-1 on the early season. Next up for the Blazers is a doubleheader against Sewanee on Sunday at Jim McLeod Field in Belhaven's opening series.
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