Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate is 0-10 against Berkeley Prep since May of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Phoenix will challenge the Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Sports Leadership & Management, falling 15-1. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Messiah Williams, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Berkeley Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Bishop McLaughlin Catholic on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Buccaneers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Rivers Kurland's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
Berkeley Prep's win bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-21.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Berkeley Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Berkeley Prep when the teams last played back in March. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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