The Bethel Christian Kings are taking a road trip to challenge the Cornerstone Christian Crusaders at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Bethel Christian is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Bethel Christian gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over Packinghouse Christian Academy. The Kings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Finlee Milhouse made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jada Aldridge
| 04/01/25 vs Packinghouse Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Loma Linda Academy | 2 |
| 02/27/25 @ Citrus Hill | 1 |
| 02/25/25 @ Woodcrest Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Jada Aldridge was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Solice Carrillo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Cornerstone Christian fell victim to Southlands Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Crusaders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cornerstone Christian dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Bethel Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bethel Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cornerstone Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bethel Christian took their victory against Cornerstone Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 22-14 score. Do the Kings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Crusaders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
