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Bells Edge Everett Merchants 3-2 in Pitching Duel

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The Bellingham Bells defeated the Everett Merchants 3-2 in a non-league baseball game at Joe Martin Field on Wednesday, July 8. The Bells used seven pitchers to secure the victory, allowing just five hits and four walks while striking out 10 batters.

Gavin Hasche and Kenneth Johnson each pitched two scoreless innings with one hit each, while Johnson recorded three strikeouts. Cal Young earned the win after pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The Bells' offense provided just enough support, with Matt Churchill driving in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.

The Bells (22-13, 20-13 West Coast League) improved their record to third place in the conference. They will host Baum Bat NW in another non-league game on Thursday, July 9, as part of a 10-game homestand.

πŸ“„ Source: Cascadia Daily News β€” https://www.cascadiadaily.com/
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    The Bellingham Bells defeated the Everett Merchants 3-2β€œThe Bellingham Bells used seven pitchers to overcome a pitching duel with the Everett Merchants during the Bells’ 3-2 win in non-league action Wednesday, July 8 at Joe Martin Field.”
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    The game was a non-league baseball gameβ€œThe Bellingham Bells used seven pitchers to overcome a pitching duel with the Everett Merchants during the Bells’ 3-2 win in non-league action Wednesday, July 8 at Joe Martin Field.”
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    The game took place at Joe Martin Fieldβ€œBellingham Bells used seven pitchers to overcome a pitching duel with the Everett Merchants during the Bells’ 3-2 win in non-league action Wednesday, July 8 at Joe Martin Field.”
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    The game occurred on Wednesday, July 8β€œBellingham Bells used seven pitchers to overcome a pitching duel with the Everett Merchants during the Bells’ 3-2 win in non-league action Wednesday, July 8 at Joe Martin Field.”
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    The Bells used seven pitchers to secure the victoryβ€œThe Bellingham Bells used seven pitchers to overcome a pitching duel with the Everett Merchants during the Bells’ 3-2 win in non-league action Wednesday, July 8 at Joe Martin Field.”
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    The Bells allowed just five hits in the gameβ€œBells' pitchers combined to allow just five hits and four walks while fanning 10.”
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    The Bells allowed four walks in the gameNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Bells struck out 10 batters in the gameβ€œBells' pitchers combined to allow just five hits and four walks while fanning 10.”
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    Gavin Hasche pitched two scoreless inningsβ€œGavin Hasche and Kenneth Johnson each threw two scoreless innings with one hit apiece.”
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    Gavin Hasche allowed one hit in his pitchingNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Kenneth Johnson pitched two scoreless inningsβ€œKenneth Johnson each threw two scoreless innings with one hit apiece.”
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    Kenneth Johnson allowed one hit in his pitchingNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Kenneth Johnson recorded three strikeoutsβ€œJohnson had a team-high three strikeouts.”
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    Cal Young earned the winβ€œCal Young earned the win after one scoreless inning with two Ks.”
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    Cal Young pitched one scoreless inningNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Cal Young recorded two strikeoutsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Bells' offense provided just enough supportβ€œBellingham Bells' offense was scattered but provided just enough juice for a Bells team that entered having won just four of their last 10 games.”
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    Matt Churchill drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inningβ€œBellingham Bells' Matt Churchill drives in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News)”
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    The Bells' record improved to 22-13No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Bells' record improved to 20-13 in the West Coast LeagueNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Bells improved their record to third place in the conferenceNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Bells will host Baum Bat NW in another non-league gameβ€œThe Bells (22-13, 20-13 West Coast League) are currently third in the conference and will host Baum Bat NW in another non-league tilt Thursday, July 9, part of a 10-game homestand.”
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    The game against Baum Bat NW will take place on Thursday, July 9β€œBellingham Bells (22-13, 20-13 West Coast League) are currently third in the conference and will host Baum Bat NW in another non-league tilt Thursday, July 9, part of a 10-game homestand.”
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    The Bells will host a 10-game homestandNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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