The Somerset Berkley Regional Raiders will head out on the road to challenge the Middleborough Sachems at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset Berkley Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Middleborough's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Somerset Berkley Regional is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Seekonk by a score of 9-6 on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Raiders.
Jayden Cruz and Kyle Sherman Jr. made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Cruz pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Sherman Jr. pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Cruz scored two runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Sherman Jr. scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Sherman Jr. also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Liam Meehan
| 04/16/25 @ Seekonk | 3 |
| 05/07/24 vs West Bridgewater | 2 |
| 05/01/24 vs Dighton-Rehoboth Regional | 2 |
| 04/26/24 @ Old Rochester Regional | 2 |
| 04/15/24 @ Case | 2 |
In other batting news, Liam Meehan was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Hayden Teasdale was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Middleborough never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out New Bedford 2-0. The game was the first time the Sachems have beaten the Whalers on their field since May 6, 2022.
Middleborough's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for Somerset Berkley Regional, their record now sits at an identical 4-2.
Somerset Berkley Regional came out on top in a nail-biter against Middleborough when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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