Bentworth had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Bethlehem Center Bulldogs a 1-0 shutout on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Bentworth, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lucas Burt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Burt has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Burt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Jacob Burt looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Burt wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sam Wade, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Bentworth's victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Bethlehem Center, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Bentworth will have a chance to go back-to-back against Bethlehem Center: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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