Beech Grove Middle School Athletics

Both Beech Grove and ISD had their offenses going on Thursday, but Beech Grove eventually prevailed 28-9. Beech Grove collected 14 hits, while ISD had four. Beech Grove jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored two runs, Moore drew a walk, scoring one run, Boyer doubled, scoring three runs, Stennett doubled, scoring one run, Campbell tripled, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch scored one run. Beech Grove added to their early lead at the top of the second inning after ISD committed an error, and Ballard singled up the middle, each scoring one run. Beech Grove added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Beeson grounded out, Moore walked, and Harper tripled down the right field line, each scoring one run. Beech Grove scored six runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. White singled, scoring one run, Campbell hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Moore drew a walk, scoring one run, Harper singled, scoring one run, and Kelly singled, scoring one run. Beech Grove scored seven runs on four hits in the top of the fifth inning. Beeson was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Boese induced Moore to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Harper doubled, scoring two runs, White singled, scoring two runs, and Herron singled, scoring one run. Moore stepped in the circle first for Beech Grove. The pitcher surrendered four hits and nine runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking five. Beech Grove collected 14 hits in the game. Campbell and Harper each collected three hits for Beech Grove. Campbell and Harper each drove in four runs for Beech Grove. Stennett and White each collected multiple hits for Beech Grove. Moore paced Beech Grove with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 12 walks for the game. Stennett, Kelly, Herron, White, Boyer, and Moore each stole multiple bases for Beech Grove. Beech Grove ran wild on the base paths, amassing 17 stolen bases for the game.