Softball Preview: Bethel Christian Kings vs. Calvary Baptist Cougars
Bethel Christian is 9-0 against Calvary Baptist since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Bethel Christian Kings will be playing at home against the Calvary Baptist Cougars at 3:30 p.m. Bethel Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Bethel Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Crossroads Christian with a sharp 19-8 win. The victory was just what Bethel Christian needed coming off of a 20-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Kaila Ellison was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Ellison was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaylenne Jauregui, who scored five runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Kalia Taylor was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Calvary Baptist fell victim to Bethel Christian and their airtight pitching crew two weeks ago. Their rough 15-0 loss to the Kings might stick with them for a while. Calvary Baptist has struggled against Bethel Christian recently, as their match two weeks ago was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Bethel Christian's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Calvary Baptist, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Everything went Bethel Christian's way against Calvary Baptist in their previous matchup two weeks ago as Bethel Christian made off with a 15-0 victory. Does Bethel Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Calvary Baptist turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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