The Blake Bears are taking a road trip to take on the Breck Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Blake will be strutting in after a win while Breck will be coming in after a loss.
Blake had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Mounds Park Academy on Friday. The Bears put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 12-5 victory. The Bears' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Breck was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of Providence Academy. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Al Klarfeld and Koen Mehta did some serious damage despite the final result: Klarfeld went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Mehta went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Josh Melnick also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Breck's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Blake, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Blake skirted past Breck 7-6 in their previous meeting last Wednesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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