Bakersfield Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Madera Coyotes on Friday. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Coyotes, too.
Mccoy Silicz
| 05/16/25 vs Madera | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ Garces Memorial | 1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Garces Memorial | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Independence | 1 |
| 04/30/25 @ Independence | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Mccoy Silicz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Silicz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on London Anderson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kadyn Kirkley, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Bakersfield Christian has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Madera, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-7.
Coming up, Bakersfield Christian will head out on the road to square off against Buchanan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Eagles 3.2, the Bears 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. Madera does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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