Wayne Preparatory Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wayne Preparatory Academy of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Bethel Christian Academy's part, Jamey Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bethel Christian Academy let Zach Harrison and Cooper Williams loose on the outfield. Harrison scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Williams got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamison Goff, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Wayne Preparatory Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Bethel Christian Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Wayne Preparatory Academy will be playing at home against Wake Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Greenville Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Bethel Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Greenville Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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