It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hilltop Christian can now relate to. They lost 9-0 to the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for Hilltop Christian in their matchups with Bethel Christian Academy: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Bethel Christian Academy's part, Jamey Williams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, getting no hits from his two at bats.
In other batting news, Bethel Christian Academy let Jason Turnage and Jamison Goff loose on the outfield. Turnage scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Goff scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Turnage is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Alex Hill was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hilltop Christian's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Bethel Christian Academy, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
Hilltop Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Alamance Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethel Christian Academy will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
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