The Bethesda Christian Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Muncie Burris Owls at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bethesda Christian will be strutting in after a win while Muncie Burris will be coming in after a loss.
In what's become a running theme this season, Bethesda Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past Fountain Central 10-4.
Brady Knisley was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Isaac Mlagan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Muncie Burris was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 11-3 to Eastern Hancock.
Beau Edmonds was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Dane Adams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Bethesda Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Muncie Burris, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bethesda Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Muncie Burris struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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