For the second straight game, Cornerstone Christian will face off against Bentley. The Cougars will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. Cornerstone Christian has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 25.
On Wednesday, Cornerstone Christian came up short against Bentley and fell 9-5.
For Bentley's part, Miles Makie made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). Makie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Bentley is 3-1 when Makie posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Braden Owen was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Bentley: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. Cooper Rachuba was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Bentley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Cornerstone Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
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