The scorekeeper got an easy start on Thursday as neither Troy Christian nor Bethel made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Eagles won by a run and slipped past the Bees 3-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-2 back in April.
Judah Simmons
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Judah Simmons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Troy Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Landon Day was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Will Twiss was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Troy Christian is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Bethel, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Troy Christian will challenge Jackson Center at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bethel, they will welcome Chaminade Julienne Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Bees surely won't give up without a fight.
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