For the second straight game, Berean Christian will face off against Northgate. The Eagles will take on the Broncos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Berean Christian 4.1, Northgate 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Berean Christian's offense. They came up short against Northgate on Tuesday, falling 9-0. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Broncos: they've now lost six in a row.
For Northgate's part, not much got past Max Carlos, who gave up just six hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Berean Christian off the board. Carlos has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cole Torrey was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Shane Malloy, who earned two runs and one stolen base.
Northgate hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive contests.
Northgate has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Berean Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Berean Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Northgate struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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