Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Berkshire). They blew past the Harvey Red Raiders 15-2 on Tuesday. The Badgers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 24, 2024 (when they won 15-0).
Sam Barcikoski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Barcikoski was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Jason Brent
| 04/29/25 @ Harvey | 3 |
| 03/25/24 vs Crestwood | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Wickliffe | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Kirtland | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Chagrin Falls | 1 |
In other batting news, Jason Brent and Patrick Brancel did most of the damage at the plate: Brent went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Brancel got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Brent a new career-high. Aaron Southern was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Berkshire always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Berkshire's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Harvey, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-9.
Looking ahead, Berkshire will challenge Independence at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Badgers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Harvey, they will square off against Bristol at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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