Bell Creek Academy has gone 8-1-1 against Cambridge Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Bell Creek Academy Panthers will head out to challenge the Cambridge Christian Lancers at 3:30 p.m. Bell Creek Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Bell Creek Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Southeast a 10-0 shutout. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
Evan Booker
Not much got past Evan Booker, who gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Southeast off the board. Booker also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bell Creek Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Tate Anich was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Gio Vanella also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Meanwhile, Cambridge Christian fell victim to Berkeley Prep and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Buccaneers, falling 15-0. The Lancers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The victory got Bell Creek Academy back to even at 3-3-1. As for Cambridge Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bell Creek Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cambridge Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Bell Creek Academy suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Cambridge Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Bell Creek Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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