Beavers Leave No Doubt Beat Kentwood 3-2, April 6

The Ballard Beavers left no doubt that they are a top-10 team after their performance against the undefeated #1 ranked team in State, the Kentwood Conquerors. The Ballard team outplayed the defending State Champions in their first ever invitation to play in the High School Classic at Safeco Field. Coach Doug Montgomery used a 7 man rotation allowing all but one of his varsity pitchers a chance to hold their own against a potent Conquerors lineup. George Chrisafis earned player of the game honors, going 2 for 2 at the plate and for his heads up play. Ballard took the early lead and they were leading most of the game until Kentwood tied things up 2-2 in the 7th inning. The Ballard offence kept their poise as Kentwood walked in the winning run.

Player of the Game goes to George Chrisafis, who went 2 for 2 at the plate, with a walk, the game winning run, and a couple outstanding heads up plays at 1B.

Ballard Loses to Bothell, April 8

A letdown after such a strong win at Safeco, the Beavers bats went silent in a 7-3 loss vs Bothell. Bothell out-hit the Beavers 12-6, but it was also the three errors that cost the Beavers in the road game loss.

Ballard Bounces Back, April 13

The Ballard Beavers bounced back from a tough loss to take down The Inglemoor Vikings in a rescheduled rainout game last Saturday. The game was a see-saw battle that ended in a 7-5 Beaver victory. Senior catcher Frank Airey earned player of the game honors for his base clearing, 3 RBI double in the 4th inning. The game also saw the return of 2nd baseman, Alex Stamey who had been out with a preseason injury. Alex picked up where he left off going 2 for 4 with an RBI of his own.

Player of the Game goes to senior captain & catcher Frank Airey, who had a bases clearing 3-RBI double to take the lead in the 4th inning.

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