Berkshire had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it 12. They came up short against the Wickliffe Blue Devils, falling 11-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-4 on Tuesday.
Berkshire saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Oliver Miller, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Jason Brent also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Wickliffe, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3. Considering they have won five games by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Wickliffe's side, Nunzio Zivnoska made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Those 17 strikeouts gave Zivnoska a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Vanatta, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Logan Ruscin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berkshire will venture away from home to challenge Crestwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Badgers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wickliffe, they are taking a road trip to face off against North Olmsted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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