Sheridan entered their tilt with Bethesda Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They won by a run and slipped past the Bethesda Christian Patriots 12-11. That's two games straight that Sheridan has won by just one run.
Zach Bales and Cole Macintosh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bales pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Macintosh pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Bales scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while Macintosh scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Macintosh is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dayne Voege, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Spencer, who scored a run and stole three bases.
On Bethesda Christian's side, Isaac Mlagan and Brendan Mackie stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mlagan scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Mackie scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Stevens, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Bethesda Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Sheridan's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs per game. As for Bethesda Christian, they have fallen quite a ways from their 21-9 record last season and are now at 1-3.
Sheridan will head out on the road to face off against Western Boone at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sheridan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Bethesda Christian, they will be playing at home against Clinton Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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