In what's become a running theme this season, Bethel gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Mount St. Mary Rockets with a sharp 20-9 victory. Bethel's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bryce Tapley and RJ Morris did most of the damage at the plate: Tapley went 2-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Morris scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Antonio Ray Rivera was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Mount St. Mary's side, Wade Webb and Harry Tesio stepped up to the plate in a big way. Webb went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Tesio went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jason Joseph, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Bethel pushed their record up to 12-3 with that win, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Mount St. Mary, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Bethel will take on Harrah at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Harrah: 3.4, Bethel: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mount St. Mary, they will be playing at home against Washington at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Mount St. Mary surely won't give up without a fight.
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