Preview: Berkeley Yellowjackets vs. Bear Creek Bruins
The Berkeley Yellowjackets will take on the Bear Creek Bruins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Berkeley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Thursday, Berkeley narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past St. Mary's 3-2.
Antonio Nordman looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Julian Ito relieved him and did a solid job, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Quinton Hill and Akanni Owodunni did most of the damage at the plate: Hill went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Owodunni went 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Jackson Ehrlich, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Bear Creek lost a close one when they played on Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a tough 19-1 loss at the hands of Lodi. Bear Creek has struggled against Lodi recently, as their game on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Berkeley's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Bear Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Berkeley skirted past Bear Creek 7-6 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Berkeley repeat their success, or does Bear Creek have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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