Bessemer City is 1-9 against Highland Tech since June of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets will take on the Rams at 6:30 p.m. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Bessemer City easily dispatched Piedmont Community Charter on Wednesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Yellow Jackets fell just short of Pinnacle Classical Academy by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Yellow Jackets have suffered since March 26, 2024.
Justin Short was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Highland Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Cherryville.
Grayson Lunsford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Cooper Hartis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Bessemer City's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Highland Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bessemer City has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Highland Tech struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bessemer City suffered a grim 10-3 defeat to Highland Tech in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Yellow Jackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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