The Bethel Christian Kings will challenge the Hesperia Christian Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Hesperia Christian will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Bethel Christian extended their winning streak to five on Friday. Everything went the Kings' way against Cornerstone Christian as they made off with a 19-7 victory. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hesperia Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Lucerne Valley with a sharp 20-2 win on Friday. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for the Patriots this season.
Charli Lewis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Eden Skinner was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one triple. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Josslyn VanderWeide, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Hesperia Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Hesperia Christian back to even at 6-6-1. As for Bethel Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Bethel Christian might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Hesperia Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Kings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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