MISHAWAKA – Bethel Softball got off to a slow start against Goshen, losing 11-2 in game one, before bouncing back to earn a split with a 4-2 win in game two. Yadi Gomez and Karis Brewer each belted home runs for the Pilots.

GAME VITALS

• Game 1 Score: Goshen def. Bethel 11-2
• Game 2 Score: Bethel def. Goshen 4-2
• Records: Bethel (11-26, 4-14) | Goshen (14-19, 4-13)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – NR | Goshen – NR
• Location: Gardner Field | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

GAME 1 STAT TRACKER

• Yadi Gomez: 1-3, RBI, R
• Quinn Slattman: 1-3, 2B, R
• Karis Brewer: 1-3, 2B, RBI
• Chloe DeJonge: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K

GAME 2 STAT TRACKER

• Karis Brewer: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
• Mahri Younger: 2-3, 2 R
• Quinn Slattman: 1-3, R
• Hannah Frady: 7.0 IP, CG, W, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 K

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Pilots allowed 9 runs in the top of the first in game one. It marked the third straight game they have allowed at least 6 runs in the first inning.
• The Pilots now lead the US Highway 20 Cup Series with Goshen 6.50 – 4.00.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots travel to Winona Lake to take on Grace on Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 pm.