Berean Christian is 2-8 against Highlands Christian since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Knights at 6:30 p.m. Berean Christian has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Berean Christian's offense. They came up short against Marathon on Tuesday, falling 14-0. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Highlands Christian had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Bucks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since April 5, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Sage Chartier, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Phillip Cavalcante, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Highlands Christian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Berean Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Berean Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Highlands Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .558. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Berean Christian suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Highlands Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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