The Bethel Christian Kings will challenge the Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bethel Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Bethel Christian beat Crossroads Christian 6-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Kings.
Jonah Thompson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Thompson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Bethel Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 1-5 when he doesn't).
Tyler Backstrom
| 04/14/25 @ Crossroads Christian | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Packinghouse Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Loma Linda Academy | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Sherman Indian | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Southlands Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Backstrom, who scored a run and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Bethel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Norton Science & Language Academy fell victim to Calvary Baptist and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 18-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Rockets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Bethel Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Norton Science & Language Academy, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Norton Science & Language Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bethel Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. It's a different story for Norton Science & Language Academy, though, as they've only averaged .178. Will they be able to contain Bethel Christian's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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