University Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Overlake/Bear Creek Owls. University Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Overlake/Bear Creek apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Overlake/Bear Creek's part, Max Bieber made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Bieber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bieber was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Daniel Weintraub was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Andrew Kafchinski, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
University Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Overlake/Bear Creek, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
University Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-1 defeat vs. Overlake on the 24th. Overlake/Bear Creek has also already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against University Prep on the 26th.
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