Bethel had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it 11. They came up short against the Masuk Panthers, falling 18-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Masuk, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Masuk's part, Mary Saunders made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Saunders was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Ely, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sofia Lieto, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bethel will take on Kolbe-Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Masuk, they will square off against Joel Barlow at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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