If Berne Union was riding high off their 24-5 takedown of Wellington School last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Berne Union Rockets fell 9-5 to the Millersport Lakers on Wednesday. Berne Union was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Millersport apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Aleah Smiley and Josilyn Hedges stepped up to the plate in a big way. Smiley went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Hedges scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Smiley hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Hintz, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
On Millersport's side, Kendyl Bonkowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Bonkowski was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Emma Raver was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Veronica Rarey, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Berne Union has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season. As for Millersport, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Berne Union will head out on the road to take on Grandview Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Berne Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season. As for Millersport, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Miller at 5:15 p.m. Millersport and Miller are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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