Game 1: Bethel 10, Kansas Christian 0 (5 Inn.)
Pitchers of Record
Win: Emma Killingsworth (2-1)
Loss: E. Lang (0-1)
Save: None
Bethel set the tone early, plating seven runs in the first inning. Kailey Sandoval doubled in a run before Ashleigh Bodine and Ashlyn Rushing followed with RBI hits to push the lead to 4-0. A hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and another two-run double from Sandoval capped the big inning.
The Threshers added three more runs in the following frames, including an RBI double by Kaylee Linnebur in the third. Meanwhile, Emma Killingsworth dominated in the circle, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings while striking out four.
Game 2: Bethel 19, Kansas Christian 8 (6 Inn.)
Pitchers of Record
Win: Gracie Higgins (1-1)
Loss: L. Shafer (0-1)
Save: None
The Threshers continued their offensive explosion in game two, scoring in four of the six innings. Kailey Sandoval and Kaylee Linnebur each contributed RBI hits in the first, while Sadie Jensen added a two-run double to help Bethel build an early 3-0 lead.
Bethel erupted for 10 runs in the sixth inning to put the game out of reach. Haylee Welsh launched a grand slam, and Jensen followed with a solo shot as part of the scoring outburst. Cassie Albin also homered earlier in the game, finishing with two RBIs.
Kansas Christian briefly closed the gap with six runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth, but Bethel's relentless offense ensured the game never got too close.
Statistical Snapshot
Game 1
- Kailey Sandoval | 2-for-3, 3 RBIs, 2 2B
- Ashleigh Bodine | 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Kaylee Linnebur | 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Sadie Jensen | 1-for-2, 2B, R
- Emma Killingsworth | 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K (Win)
Game 2
- Haylee Welsh | 2-for-4, HR, 6 RBIs
- Sadie Jensen | 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs
- Cassie Albin | 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBIs
- Kaylee Linnebur | 2-for-5, 2 RBIs
- Gracie Higgins | 3.1 IP, 5 ER, 2 K (Win)
- Emma Killingsworth | 2.2 IP, 3 ER, 1 K
Up Next
Bethel returns home for a doubleheader against York College on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
