Berlin Brothersvalley easily dispatched Turkeyfoot Valley Area on Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Mountaineers fell just short of the Shanksville Stonycreek Vikings by a score of 7-5 on Thursday. The Mountaineers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
Joshua Brinton was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Nick Koval made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run was his first of the season.
Berlin Brothersvalley's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Shanksville Stonycreek, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
Looking ahead, Berlin Brothersvalley will be playing at home against Fannett Metal at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Fannett Metal's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Berlin Brothersvalley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Shanksville Stonycreek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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