Softball Preview: Bethesda Christian Patriots vs. Ben Davis Giants
The Bethesda Christian Patriots have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Ben Davis Giants at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bethesda Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Bethesda Christian came up short against Heritage Christian and fell 6-3.
Annah Heath spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Avery Gibbs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Eliza Gibbs, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Ben Davis stacked a fourth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Lawrence Central with a sharp 12-2 win. Ben Davis had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year.
Brooklynn Chambers made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Chambers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ben Davis let Skylar Bledsoe and Jaela Prezzy loose on the outfield. Bledsoe scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Prezzy scored two runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bailee Latimer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Bethesda Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Ben Davis, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bethesda Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ben Davis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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