Baseball Preview: Bethany Wolves vs. Cornerstone Charter Cardinals
Bethany has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Cornerstone Charter Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethany is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Bethany had to settle for a 10-9 defeat against Cornerstone Charter.
Jacob Schick was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Long, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Bethany didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cornerstone Charter only tossed seven.
Bethany dropped their record down to 6-8 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Cornerstone Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-5 record this season.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bethany has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Cornerstone Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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