While Berkshire's win against Harvey wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Badgers skirted past the Red Raiders 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Badgers have posted since May 6, 2024.
Patrick Brancel
| 04/30/25 vs Harvey | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Harvey | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kirtland | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Wickliffe | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Wickliffe | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Patrick Brancel, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Berkshire is 2-1 when Brancel posts two or more runs, but 0-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Bear Masink, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Berkshire lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Berkshire and bumps their season record up to 2-9. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Harvey, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Berkshire will take on Marlington at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Harvey, they will challenge Bristol at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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