Baseball Recap: Berlin Brothersvalley Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for Berlin Brothersvalley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They blew past the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams 9-3 on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-3 on Monday.

Brennan Dickey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

Samuel Speicher

Runs

05/15/25 vs Turkeyfoot Valley Area	3
05/12/25 @ Turkeyfoot Valley Area	2
04/21/25 vs North Star	2
04/09/25 @ Forbes Road	2
04/25/25 vs Rockwood	1

At the plate, Nick Koval and Samuel Speicher did most of the damage at the plate: Koval went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Speicher got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Speicher is becoming a predictor of Berlin Brothersvalley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-11 when he doesn't). Levi Leonard also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Berlin Brothersvalley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Berlin Brothersvalley's record now sits at 7-11. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they dropped their record down to 7-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.

Berlin Brothersvalley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-5 defeat against Shanksville Stonycreek on the 15th. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they will square off against Rockwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.