Bethlehem is 0-10 against Paxton since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Paxton took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Bethlehem, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Bethlehem turned things around against Laurel Hill on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Hoboes 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since April 2, 2024.
Meanwhile, Paxton came up short against Baker on Friday and fell 14-9.
Colby Vaiyanet made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Paxton is 5-2 when Vaiyanet posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Trevor Varnum was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.
Paxton's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-6. As for Bethlehem, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-8.
Bethlehem might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Paxton when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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