Softball Preview: Bethlehem Wildcats vs. Vernon Yellowjackets
The Bethlehem Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Vernon Yellowjackets at 3:00 p.m. in Monday's first game. One thing working in Bethlehem's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches.
Bethlehem only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-point they dealt Poplar Springs in Monday's second game. Bethlehem blew past Poplar Springs 13-1. The result was nothing new for Bethlehem, who have now won three games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Vernon pushed their score all the way to 11 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 16-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ponce De Leon. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Vernon in their matchups with Ponce De Leon: they've now lost four in a row.
Kaylen Houck made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lila Owens, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Bethlehem's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
Bethlehem couldn't quite finish off Vernon in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 6-4. Can Bethlehem avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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