Berea was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 19-2 to the Western Hills Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Berea of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Western Hills' part, Asher Gatewood made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gatewood has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gatewood was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Western Hills let Luis Fuentes and Walker Drury loose on the outfield. Fuentes scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Drury scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Fuentes continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Cole Brown was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Berea's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Western Hills, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Berea will take on Buckhorn at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Buckhorn is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Berea will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Western Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Model at 1:30 p.m.
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