Elkhart Christian Academy lost a close one when they played last Saturday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Monday was a bit more commanding. They lost 13-2 to the Bethany Christian Bruins. The loss continues a trend for Elkhart Christian Academy in their matchups with Bethany Christian: they've now lost three in a row.
Elkhart Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston Stutzman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Bethany Christian's side, Tyson Chupp was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Chupp has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chupp was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jayden Schlabach was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jacoby Reinhardt, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Elkhart Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Bethany Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhart Christian Academy will challenge South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhart Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Bethany Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Goshen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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