Bears hit early and often in 12-7 win

Sydnee Burgess pitches against BGM. (Crystal Ferry photos).

BROOKLYN – The BGM girls scored eight runs in the first inning, then played add-on as needed in a 12-7 softball win over Montezuma on Monday, June 24.

Montezuma’s tendency to hit the ball well continued – 12 hits – but the Bears more than matched that with 15.

The Bravettes threw in 8 errors, which didn’t help them catch up in runs.

Close play at first! Montezuma first baseman reaches for the throw against BGM.

Mya Smothers paced the Bravette offense with three hits, including a double, three runs batted in and a stolen base.

Lauryn Larmore had 3 hits and a stolen base.

Ellen Cook had 2 hits, including a double.

Kam Schmidt had a hit and a stolen base.

Syd Burgess had an RBI-single.

Getting one single each were Chloe Snook and Madison Van Zee.

Burgess pitched the six inning distance. Of the 12 runs scored against her, only 5 were earned. She walked two and struck out 2.

Lauryn Larmore (11) appears to be reaching home ahead of the throw at BGM.

Six BGM players had two or more hits.

BGM moved to 11-8 with this win.

Montezuma fell to 8-8.