Bethany has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Union Academy Cardinals on Friday. One thing working in Bethany's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matchups.
Bethany is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Bradford Prep 12-2. The result was nothing new for Bethany, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Mattie Southard was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Berger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Union Academy beat Cherokee 5-2 on Tuesday.
Avery Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Riley Griffin and Carlie Granger did most of the damage at the plate: Griffin scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Granger scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Paige Quinn, who got four hits from her four at bats.
Bethany pushed their record up to 18-5-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Union Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bethany has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Union Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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