Bethel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 10-3 loss to the Albany Cougars might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bethel of the 10-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
For Albany's part, Eric Kim looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Kim has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Teo Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Joaquin Stuart was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Bethel's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Albany, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bethel will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Mt. Eden at 4:00 p.m. As for Albany, they will face off against Pinole Valley on Wednesday. Albany is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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