After four games on the road, Berkshire is heading back home. They will take on the Crestwood Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Berkshire can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Saturday. Everything went their way against Lakeside as Berkshire made off with a 20-2 win.
Olivia Masink was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Whitney Davis, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Crestwood was able to grind out a solid victory over Grand Valley on Friday, taking the game 10-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Crestwood.
Bella Hunter made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Hunter has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunter was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3.
Hunter wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Harper, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Amelia Gullatta, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The win got Berkshire back to even at 10-10. As for Crestwood, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-7.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Berkshire has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like Crestwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Berkshire's way against Crestwood when the teams last played two weeks ago as Berkshire made off with a 16-4 win. Will Berkshire repeat their success, or does Crestwood have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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