Bell City (4-3) used a strong middle-inning stretch to bring in six runs and down the visiting Bernie Mules, 6-0, at home on Tuesday evening.
Baylor Eftink, Easton Newell and Landon Stewart all finished with two hits in the win for Bell City, with all three driving in one run.
Cubs freshman Kale Richardson finished with a strong line on the mound, allowing just three hits and one walk, allowing none to cross while striking out 10 batters.
Bell City next plays at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Chaffee (7-1).
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