It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bethel Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hilltop Christian Chargers a 9-0 shutout. Bethel Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
Jamey Williams made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, getting no hits from his two at bats.
In other batting news, Jason Turnage and Jamison Goff did most of the damage at the plate: Turnage scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Goff scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Turnage is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Alex Hill was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win (which was Bethel Christian Academy's seventh in a row) raised their record to 16-3. As for Hilltop Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Bethel Christian Academy will be playing at home against Alamance Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethel Christian Academy will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive. Hilltop Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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