Bedford is 1-9 against Chestnut Ridge since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bedford Bisons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chestnut Ridge Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bedford put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Greater Johnstown with a sharp 19-4 victory. Bedford's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma Byers and Emily Pratt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Byers tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pratt tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). At bat, Byers scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Pratt got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Aliyah Mickle was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Leah Nee, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chestnut Ridge waltzed into their game on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Mountaineers.
The victory made it two in a row for Bedford and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Chestnut Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Bedford might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Chestnut Ridge when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Bedford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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