The Berea Pirates will face off against the Bethlehem Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Berea's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bourbon County on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Pirates' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Nathan Prophitt
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Nathan Prophitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem entered their tilt with Holy Cross on Wednesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 11-2 victory. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Bethlehem's win bumped their record up to 20-13. As for Berea, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Berea might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Bethlehem in their previous matchup back in May of 2016. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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