Bethany Christian came into Monday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Genesee Christian Soldiers 9-8.
Russell Sherer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Sherer was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Dudzic, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Jackson Dawley also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Bethany Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Genesee Christian, they dropped their record down to 2-11 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Bethany Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Genesee Christian, they will be playing at home against Atherton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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