Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Meyersdale). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Blacklick Valley Vikings a 16-0 shutout on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Red Raiders, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Madison Berkley
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Isabella Sleasman and Madison Berkley made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Sleasman struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Berkley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Sleasman scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Berkley went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Berkley a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kendell Donaldson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Karleigh Beal, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meyersdale hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Meyersdale's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Blacklick Valley, their defeat was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Meyersdale will square off against Berlin Brothersvalley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Blacklick Valley, they will be playing at home against Shade at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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