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April 19, 2021
Bulldogs swept by Bells The playoff chances for the Howe Bulldogs (7-15) eroded last week with two losses to the Bells Panthers. On Tuesday, Howe held close in a 4-2 nail biter, but Friday was more lopsided as Bells took an 8-0 win. Sophomore Matt Hayes got the start for the Dogs on Tuesday. Coming off a dominant outing a week ago, Hayes was on fire through the first three innings, but the Panthers hit him hard the second time through the lineup. Overall, he allowed three earned runs on four hits in 3.1 innings. He did, however, strikeout four Panthers. He was relieved by senior Brett Burnett who tossed 1.1 innings, striking out two and allowing no earned runs on two hits. Junior Luke Lopez then finished out the game with 1.1 innings allowing only one hit. All of Howe’s runs came in the first inning when Parker Pecina drove in sophomore Ryan Hough and Austin Haley who each singled to lead off the game. Bells, however, led off with two singles in the bottom of the fourth and eventually took the lead on a Karter High single that knocked Hayes out of the game. Bells’ final score came in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single. Friday’s game was scheduled to be in Howe, but bad weather pushed it to Melissa. The move did not turn out favorable for Howe who were blanked by Bells starter Austin Young who went all seven innings, allowing only two hits and three walks while striking out eight Bulldogs. Howe went with Pecina who has had the hot hand recently, but only lasted 1.2 innings on the night. Pecina gave up three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two hitters. He was relieved by sophomore Carson Daniels when went 5.1 innings, allowing one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out one. At the plate, Howe’s two hits came from Hough and Luke Lopez. Haley walked twice and Pecina walked once for Howe’s
Senior Brett Burnett came on in relief of Tuesday’s game at Bells. Photo by Carla Burnett. only baserunners in the game. Howe will face Leonard this week starting at home on Tuesday and on the road Friday. Howe’s leading hitters on the season are: Dylan Hughs Austin Haley Ryan Hough
1.086 OPS .960 OPS .846 OPS
Howe’s leading pitchers on the season are: Austin Haley Parker Pecina Dylan Hughs Luke Lopez
0.571 WHIP 1.263 WHIP 1.582 WHIP 1.775 WHIP
Parker Pecina. Photo by Carla Burnett.
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