L Beals collected three hits in five at bats, as Carmel Varsity Padres defeated Stevenson 12-4 on Thursday. Beals singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Carmel Varsity Padres got on the board in the top of the first inning after Beals singled down the right field line, Beals scored after tagging up, and Avery Houston doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Carmel Varsity Padres added one run in the second. Delilah Herro singled down the left field line on an 0-2 count, making the score 4-0.

A single by Nicole Tapson, an error, and an error helped Carmel Varsity Padres extend their early lead in the third.

S Hardin homered to center field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth for the Stevenson.

Ava Mangiapane stepped in the circle first for Carmel Varsity Padres. The hurler surrendered five hits and four runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking three. N Patel opened the game for Stevenson. The starter gave up 10 hits and eight runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking two.

Carmel Varsity Padres amassed 13 hits in the game. Herro drove the middle of the lineup, leading Carmel Varsity Padres with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Chloe LeMaster, Tapson, and Beals each collected three hits for Carmel Varsity Padres. Carmel Varsity Padres had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Sofia Tucker and Mangiapane led the team with two walks each.

Hardin provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Stevenson with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Patel led Stevenson with two hits in three at bats.