The Bedford Bisons will head out to face off against the Central Cambria Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Bedford came out on top against North Star on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run first inning. The Bisons never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 14-0 victory. The Bisons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
Emma Byers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Rebekah Costal
| 05/09/25 vs North Star | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Penn Cambria | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Southern Fulton | 2 |
| 05/16/24 vs McConnellsburg | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Richland | 2 |
In other batting news, Rebekah Costal and Leah Nee did most of the damage at the plate: Costal went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Nee got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave Costal a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bailey Mickle, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Bedford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Star struck out six times.
Central Cambria's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Westmont Hilltop on Friday. The Red Devils came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hilltoppers, sneaking past 13-11.
The team relied heavily on Sophia Blasko, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Avery Biter was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
Bedford's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Central Cambria, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Bedford came up short against Central Cambria when the teams last played back in April, falling 12-9. Can the Bisons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
