MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Quinlyn Ballengee’s three-run home run capped a five-run fourth inning for Cabell Midland, propelling the Knights to a 7-3 win over Jefferson in the final game of the Mon County Classic.
The No. 1 Knights (19-3) went 3-0 in the weekend tournament. They collected wins over University and Morgantown in their first two games.
Eight Cabell Midland batters reached the plate in the decisive fourth inning and the first six hitters all reached base.
Audrea Watts went the distance in the circle for the Knights. She scattered seven hits, allowed one walk and struck out 15 batters.
Ellie McCormill added a pair of hits and two runs batted in to the Midland attack.
Brooke Allen led No. 5 Jefferson (20-6) at the plate with a pair of run-scoring doubles. Kale Dalton went 3-for-3 and Becca Munslow added a pair of hits.