Beddingfield hasn't had much luck against Princeton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bruins will square off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Beddingfield has given up an average of 15.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Community Christian hit Beddingfield with a four-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bruins fell 11-8 to the Cyclones. The Bruins' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Justin Kirby made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Levi Sole, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Princeton fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Western Harnett on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 7-6. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Princeton saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Macon Boone, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Andrew Allnutt was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Princeton's defeat dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Beddingfield, their loss dropped their record down to 2-16.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beddingfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Princeton struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Beddingfield suffered a grim 29-0 defeat to Princeton when the teams last played back in March. Can the Bruins avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
