Baseball Recap: Berne-Knox-Westerlo Triumphs

Berne-Knox-Westerlo took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Waterford-Halfmoon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Fordians 10-9. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bulldogs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Chris Dwyer

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Berne-Knox-Westerlo let Ryan Heath and Chris Dwyer run wild. Heath scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Dwyer scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Dwyer is becoming a predictor of Berne-Knox-Westerlo's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 1-3-1 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was GG Lefkatditis, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

They weren't the only one making solid contact: Berne-Knox-Westerlo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo's victory bumped their record up to 3-4-1. As for Waterford-Halfmoon, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berne-Knox-Westerlo will head out to face off against Cobleskill-Richmondville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Waterford-Halfmoon, they will venture away from home to square off against Mechanicville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.