The Bakersfield Christian Eagles will head out to take on the Buchanan Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bakersfield Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Buchanan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bakersfield Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over Madera.
Mccoy Silicz made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Silicz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
London Anderson
| 05/16/25 vs Madera | 3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Garces Memorial | 1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Garces Memorial | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Independence | 1 |
| 04/30/25 @ Independence | 2 |
| + 19 more games |
In other batting news, London Anderson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Kadyn Kirkley was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Buchanan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Liberty 8-7. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Bakersfield Christian has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8-1 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.8 runs. As for Buchanan, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-4.
Bakersfield Christian beat Buchanan 5-2 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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