Baseball Recap: STEAM Academy at Mccluer South Berkeley Wins Going Away Against University City

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 vs University City	15
04/11/25 vs Riverview Gardens	15
04/08/25 vs Hazelwood Central	10
04/01/25 @ Normandy	9

STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley won the last time they faced University City and things went their way on Monday too. The Bulldogs blew past the Lions 16-1. Considering the Bulldogs have won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Dylan Merkle made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Merkle was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.

In other batting news, Namari McKinnie was a standout: he scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Nicolis Phillips was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for University City, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley will challenge Hazelwood East at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for University City, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against McCluer North at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.