The Curtis Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bethel Bison at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Curtis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Curtis made easy work of Bellarmine Prep and carried off a 24-10 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Curtis has managed all season.
Melanie Spivey was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, six runs, and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Sarah Lord, who went 4-for-6 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Bethel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-0 walloping at the hands of Olympia.
Curtis' win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15. As for Bethel, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Bethel's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Curtis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Bethel, though, as they've only averaged .247. Will they be able to contain Curtis' hitters?
Curtis might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Bethel in their previous matchup back in March. Will Curtis have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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