While Berkeley Prep's win against Clearwater Central Catholic wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Berkeley Prep Buccaneers came out on top against the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders on Friday by a score of 2-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Buccaneers have posted since April 30, 2024.
Berkeley Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JD Haughey, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Haughey also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Berkeley Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. Clearwater Central Catholic dropped their record down to 2-8 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berkeley Prep will square off against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Berkeley Prep is facing Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate at the right time seeing as Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they will take on Carrollwood Day at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carrollwood Day's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Clearwater Central Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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