Altha is 8-2 against Bethlehem since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Altha Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the Bethlehem Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Altha is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
After only two runs in their last match, Altha made sure to put some runs up on the board against Wewahitchka on Thursday. Altha was the clear victor by a 22-4 margin over Wewahitchka. Considering Altha has won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Griffin Pickron made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Pickron has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pickron was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ben Glover, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Cayden Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem fell victim to a tough 18-3 loss at the hands of Poplar Springs on Thursday.
Altha has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for Bethlehem, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Altha beat Bethlehem 10-6 in their previous matchup back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Altha since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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