The Steinbrenner Warriors are taking a road trip to face off against the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Steinbrenner has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Monday, Steinbrenner needed a bit of extra time to put away Mitchell. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mustangs, sneaking past 3-2. That's two games straight that the Warriors have won by just one run.
Lilly Patton spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Steinbrenner's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Kindle, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Berkeley Prep earned a 7-2 victory over River Ridge on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Buccaneers.
Ella Malin was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Paige Quinn, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Steinbrenner has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Berkeley Prep, their record is now 10-5.
Steinbrenner's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Berkeley Prep, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Steinbrenner continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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