The Bethlehem Central Eagles will challenge the Chatham Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bethlehem Central came out on top against Guilderland on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Eagles took their matchup against the Flyin Dutchman 7-4. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Flyin Dutchman recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Lyla Hanlon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Anna Franchini
| 04/24/26 @ Guilderland | 4 |
| 05/15/25 @ Guilderland | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Niskayuna | 2 |
| 04/22/26 @ Columbia | 1 |
| 04/18/26 @ Kellenberg Memorial | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Franchini, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emerson Lewis-Yates, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Bethlehem Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Chatham got the win against Taconic Hills on Monday by a conclusive 8-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Bethlehem Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Chatham, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.
Bethlehem Central skirted past Chatham 2-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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