The Carmichaels Mighty Mikes will square off against the Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Carmichaels is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Carmichaels heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell 3-0 to Union Area. The match marked the first time this year in which the Mighty Mikes were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Berlin Brothersvalley hadn't done well against Meyersdale recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mountaineers blew past the Red Raiders 16-9. The Mountaineers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.
Coral Prosser was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Haylee Speicher, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Berlin Brothersvalley and bumps their season record up to 17-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Carmichaels, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 16-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carmichaels has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Berlin Brothersvalley struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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