Berkshire had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Geneva Eagles 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Badgers have posted since April 30th.
Holden Hedrick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Berkshire is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-14 otherwise. Hedrick was also big at the plate, going 3-for-6 with two RBI.
Paden Brent
| 05/08/25 @ Beachwood | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ Kirtland | 5 |
| 04/22/25 vs Wickliffe | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Hawken | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Newark Catholic | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
In other pitching news, Berkshire got a great performance from Paden Brent as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Brent has become a key player for the Badgers: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 3-13 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Sam Barcikoski was incredible, going 3-for-7 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Brancel, who got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Berkshire kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Berkshire's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Geneva, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-12.
Looking ahead, Berkshire will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Pymatuning Valley at 5:00 p.m. As for Geneva, they will head out to face off against Twinsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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