Bessemer City had lost seven games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-16 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Forestview Jaguars. This was a revenge game for the Yellow Jackets: when they faced off against the Jaguars back in March, they had to take a 16-6 loss.
Kendal Gardner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Karsen Bradshaw
| 04/22/25 vs Forestview | 3 |
| 02/24/25 vs Piedmont Community Charter | 2 |
| 02/27/24 @ Ashbrook | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ East Gaston | 1 |
At the plate, Karsen Bradshaw was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with six stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Short, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases.
As for Forestview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
On Forestview's side, Martin Liwosz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that Liwosz has hit this season. Benjamin Denton was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Bessemer City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 9-7 win against Huss on the 23rd. As for Forestview, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-6 victory against Ashbrook on the 23rd.
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