Berkeley Springs has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Moorefield Yellow Jackets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Berkeley Springs gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over East Hardy. The win was just what Berkeley Springs needed coming off of a 16-6 defeat in their prior game.
Alaira Harrington was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off 12 hits. Harrington was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Widmeyer, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ocean Clatterbuck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Moorefield made sure to put some runs up on the board against Hedgesville on Saturday. Moorefield blew past Hedgesville 13-5.
Berkeley Springs' record now sits at 2-6. As for Moorefield, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Berkeley Springs took their win against Moorefield when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 10-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Berkeley Springs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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