High School Baseball: Woodland knocks off Mark Morris behind Belvin’s gem

Dam Good Defense – Beavers win 5-0, hand Monarchs first loss of the season in 2A GSHL shutout

Woodland’s Michael Belvin (white) delivers a pitch during a 2A Greater St. Helens League game against Mark Morris, Thursday, March 26, in Woodland. Belvin struck out eight and worked 6 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Beavers to a 5-0 win. / Photos by Skyler Smith for Blast Zone Media

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WOODLAND – The Woodland Beavers rode Michael Belvin’s right arm for 6 2/3 scoreless innings and an early bases-loaded escape to claim a 5-0 win over Mark Morris in a 2A Greater St. Helens League baseball game Thursday in South Cowlitz County.

Belvin came up just one out shy of a complete game effort, allowing three hits while striking out eight. He knuckled down to escape a bases-loaded jam in the first inning to set the tone early against the previously undefeated Monarchs.

“That was huge,” Belvin said. “Getting out of that without giving up a run calmed everybody down and really set the tone for the rest of the game.”

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