Berkeley Prep has gone a perfect 10-0 against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Buccaneers will welcome the Phoenix at 6:30 p.m. Berkeley Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Berkeley Prep took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They never let Bishop McLaughlin Catholic get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Buccaneers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rivers Kurland
| 04/08/25 vs Bishop McLaughlin Catholic | 8 |
| 04/02/25 vs Lemont | 12 |
| 03/28/25 vs Carrollwood Day | 10 |
| 03/21/25 vs Dade Christian | 11 |
| 03/14/25 vs Wesley Chapel | 7 |
| + 3 more games |
Not much got past Rivers Kurland, who gave up just a hit and racked up eight Ks to keep Bishop McLaughlin Catholic off the board. Kurland has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Berkeley Prep's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Troupe, who scored a run while going 1-for-1. That run marked the first that Troupe scored this season.
Meanwhile, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 15-1 to Sports Leadership & Management. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Berkeley Prep's win bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-21.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Berkeley Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Berkeley Prep took their victory against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 12-0 score. Will the Buccaneers repeat their success, or do the Phoenix have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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