Berlin Brothersvalley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Meyersdale Red Raiders. That's more bragging rights for Berlin Brothersvalley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Parker Black made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Black was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Speicher, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Craig Jarvis, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Meyersdale's side, Spencer Whitfield was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lars Murray, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meyersdale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berlin Brothersvalley will face off against Everett at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Berlin Brothersvalley is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Meyersdale, they will square off against Northern Bedford County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northern Bedford County's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Meyersdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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