Concord is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, they and the Berean Christian Eagles will shake off the rust and duke it out at 4:30 p.m. Concord has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Concord is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game last Thursday. They came up short against Novato, falling 15-3.
Emmalee Usedom made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Oriana Castro also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Berean Christian narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Piedmont 3-1. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Highlanders: they've now won four in a row.
Audrey Longtin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Olivia Kundysek was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Concord's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Berean Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Concord couldn't quite get it done against Berean Christian when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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