The Berkmar Patriots earned an 8-5 win over the Towers Titans on Monday.
Jorge Cumare and Haydan Towler were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cumare struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Towler pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Cumare got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Towler got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Dadjan Prince was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Samuel Pulgar was another key player, earning two runs and three stolen bases.
Berkmar's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Towers, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Berkmar will take on Duluth at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Towers, they will head out to face off against Columbia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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