Berkshire got themselves on the board against Cardinal on Monday, but Cardinal never followed suit. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over the Huskies. The game was the first time the Badgers have beaten the Huskies on their field since May 5, 2021.
Sam Barcikoski
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Sam Barcikoski made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Berkshire is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-8 otherwise. Barcikoski was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Patrick Brancel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Bear Masink also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
The win (which was Berkshire's third in a row) raised their record to 3-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Cardinal, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-13.
Looking ahead, Cardinal will face off against West Geauga at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Huskies are facing the Wolverines at the right time seeing as the Wolverines are stuck on a four-game losing streak. Berkshire will be paying especially close attention to Cardinal's matchup: after Cardinal faces off against West Geauga, they'll take on Berkshire again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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