Lithia Springs unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 15-9 to the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Eagles on Monday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 19 in a row.
Jaden Cooper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Evangel Rivera, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
The win got Mt. Bethel Christian Academy back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lithia Springs is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will challenge South Cobb at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, they will challenge Campbell at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday.
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