Berkeley lost a close one when they played last Saturday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-2 walloping at the hands of the Alameda Hornets. Berkeley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Alameda apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Berkeley got a good showing from Antonio Nordman, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Berkeley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Akanni Owodunni, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Alameda's side, Cole Aney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Aney was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Cohen, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Archie Schullstrom was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
Berkeley has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. As for Alameda, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
While Berkeley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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