The Princeton Fastpitch Church League Tournament has an early start this season with the league down to four teams.

The two Methodist teams swept Tuesday’s openers.

Malden Methodist beat Bible/Bunker Hill, 17-6, in Game 1 while the United Methodist beat St. Matthews, 8-5.

Bible/Bunker Hill and St. Matts will meet in an elimination game at 6:30 p.m. Friday followed by the two Methodists at 8 p.m.

There will be games on Monday, July 24 with the championship set for Thursday, July 27.

St. Matthews is the defending champion.