Softball Game Preview: Bethel Bees vs. Riverside Pirates

The Bethel Bees will face off against the Riverside Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Bethel took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Tecumseh 13-12. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bees as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Riverside scored the most runs they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 23-20 to Milton-Union. The Pirates just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Ellie Zwiebel stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Pope, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Bethel's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.

Bethel suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Riverside in their previous meeting on April 6th. Will the Bees have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.