The Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders will head out to face off against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bethel Christian Academy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Bethel Christian Academy lost 9-3 to Victory Christian on Monday.
Logan Hughes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jon McMahan, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Asheville School (Independent) was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Asheville T, falling 21-11. Even though they lost, the Blues' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.8 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Mack Remmes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jack Holland, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Asheville School (Independent)'s loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bethel Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Asheville School (Independent) struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bethel Christian Academy suffered a grim 16-3 defeat to Asheville School (Independent) in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Crusaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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