The Bethlehem Wildcats will head out to challenge the Graceville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bethlehem is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Bethlehem and Laurel Hill meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Hoboes with a sharp 19-3 win. That looming 19-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Eden Woods looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Kale Cauley
| 04/09/26 @ Laurel Hill | 6 |
| 03/05/26 @ Wakulla Christian School | 3 |
| 03/17/26 vs Graceville | 1 |
| 03/09/26 vs Poplar Springs | 1 |
| 02/26/26 vs Vernon | 1 |
At the plate, Kale Cauley was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sydney Purvee, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Bethlehem always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laurel Hill only posted an OBP of .250.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Graceville). They blew past Bay 21-4 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Bethlehem's record now sits at 8-4. As for Graceville, their record is now 2-8.
Everything went Bethlehem's way against Graceville in their previous matchup back in March, as Bethlehem made off with a 23-11 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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