Southside Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southside Christian of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Southside Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Busdieker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Bethel Christian Academy's side, Jamey Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jonathan White, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Alex Hill, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Southside Christian now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Bethel Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Southside Christian will head out on the road to face off against Hilltop Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southside Christian is facing Hilltop Christian at the right time seeing as Hilltop Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Jones, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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