For the second straight game, Berea will face off against Blue Ridge. The Bulldogs will take on the Fighting Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Berea's hitters haven't had much luck over their past five matches, but Wednesday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Berea fell victim to Blue Ridge and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Fighting Tigers, falling 15-0.
For Blue Ridge's part, Hunter Teems made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Teems has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Blue Ridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 8-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jackson Weiner was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Blue Ridge is 3-1 when Weiner posts two or more stolen bases, but 7-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Gilpin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Blue Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Blue Ridge's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Berea, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
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