Woodbridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the University Trojans by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Woodbridge of the 8-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Jake Haruki made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On University's side, Cooper Berger was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Berger has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Berger was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Berger wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rivin Ruhunage, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Woodbridge's loss dropped their record down to 14-14. As for University, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodbridge will square off against Arlington at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Woodbridge: 3.7, Arlington: 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for University, they will head out on the road to face off against Brentwood School at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Brentwood School has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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