For the second straight game, Bentworth will face off against Burgettstown. The Bearcats will welcome the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bentworth has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bentworth came up short against Burgettstown on Tuesday, falling 11-1. The Bearcats have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
For Burgettstown's part, Jayden Roach made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Roach has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Matthew Bredel was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Trent Stevens was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
The win was the fifth in a row for Burgettstown, bringing their record up to 8-1. As for Bentworth, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
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