Bethesda Christian waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wylie Prep Academy Patriots a 15-0 shutout. Considering the Lions have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Samuel Helm and Corbin Gonzales made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Helm struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Gonzales tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Helm also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bethesda Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise. At the plate, Helm scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Gonzales scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Helm is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stole at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Landon Gonzales
| 02/24/25 @ St. Paul's Prep | 5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Wylie Prep Academy | 4 |
| 02/07/25 vs Dallas HSAA Red | 4 |
| 02/27/25 @ International Leadership of Texas Keller | 1 |
In other batting news, Landon Gonzales was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Bethesda Christian's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Matthew Benson was another key player, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
Bethesda Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .591. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Bethesda Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bethesda Christian will welcome Texas Alliance of Christian Athletes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wylie Prep Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Lucas Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wylie Prep Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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