Springfield, Mo. — Bethel College (10-23, 6-16 KCAC) faced a tough test Wednesday against No. 24-ranked Evangel University (33-7, 17-3 KCAC), falling 12-1 in game one and 10-2 in game two at University Field.
Game 1: Evangel 12, Bethel 1 (5 Inn.)
Pitchers of Record
Win: M. Meierer (18-3)
Loss: Emma Killingsworth (5-8)
Save: None
Evangel wasted no time jumping ahead, scoring seven runs in the second inning and adding five more in the third to take a commanding 12-0 lead. The Crusaders racked up 14 hits, including home runs from R. Johannes and K. Romines.
Bethel's lone run came in the fourth when Kenzi Young reached base and scored on an RBI infield single from Reese McCord. Kailey Sandoval added a hit and a walk, while Ashleigh Bodine, Claire Broxterman, and Reese McCord also tallied hits for the Threshers.
Game 2: Evangel 10, Bethel 2 (5 Inn.)
Pitchers of Record
Win: M. Bentley (11-2)
Loss: Emily Demartino (0-2)
Save: None
Evangel scored in each of the first four innings, building a 10-0 lead before Bethel got on the board in the fifth. The Crusaders used 12 hits—including extra-base knocks from K. Romines, R. Johannes, and C. Casey—to control the game throughout.
Bethel's two runs came on a two-RBI double from Claire Broxterman in the fifth inning, scoring Kailey Sandoval and Hailey Bethel. Sandoval doubled earlier in the inning, and Ashlyn Rushing, Sadie Jensen, and Ella Caudill each contributed hits in the loss.
Statistical Snapshot
Game 1
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Reese McCord | 1-for-2, RBI
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Kailey Sandoval | 1-for-3, BB
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Ashleigh Bodine | 1-for-3
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Claire Broxterman | 1-for-1, BB
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Kenzi Young | 1-for-3, R
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Emma Killingsworth | 3.1 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (Loss)
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Gracie Higgins | 0.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Game 2
Up Next
Bethel (10-23, 6-16 KCAC) continues KCAC play on Friday morning at Avila University. First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in Kansas City.
