Berkeley Prep was the 2-0 winner over Lakewood Ranch when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 6-5 on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Ben O'Brien was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. O'Brien was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
O'Brien wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Mitzel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Mitzel also put up a triple, which was his first of the season.
Berkeley Prep's record now sits at 16-7. As for Lakewood Ranch, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15.
Looking ahead, Berkeley Prep will take on Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Buccaneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakewood Ranch, they will challenge Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sailors have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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