Berkeley Prep extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-6. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Buccaneers of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Claire Patchen put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, Olivia Malin and Brooklyn Blaylock stepped up to the plate in a big way. Malin went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double, while Blaylock went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that Malin has hit this season.
As for Palm Harbor University, their record is now 10-3. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Like Berkeley Prep, Palm Harbor University also got a great game from a two-way player: Mylie Stout. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stout was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Avery Jackson and Charlie McDonald did most of the damage at the plate: Jackson went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while McDonald went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Jackson a new career-high.
Berkeley Prep and Palm Harbor University will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Buccaneers see the field they'll take on Lakewood Ranch at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Palm Harbor University, their break will end when they face Academy of the Holy Names at 6:00 p.m. on the 25th.
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