The Bethlehem Eagles will head out to face off against the Marion County Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethlehem will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Bethlehem had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Sacred Heart on Monday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Valkyries. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.
Emmalee Hettinger made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten matchups.
Gabby Luckett
| 05/11/26 vs Sacred Heart | 4 |
| 05/07/26 @ Woodford County | 6 |
| 05/05/26 vs Taylor County | 4 |
In other batting news, Gabby Luckett was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted four or more RBI the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Lamkin, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Bethlehem was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .361 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Marion County came up short against Larue County on Monday, falling 12-1. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Marion County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kendall Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Bethlehem's record is now 23-13. As for Marion County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-18.
Bethlehem skirted past Marion County 4-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
