Berkeley Prep had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it five. They fell just short of the East Lake Eagles by a score of 3-2. The Buccaneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Berkeley Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Blaylock, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for East Lake, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On East Lake's side, Lucy Mondok was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Mondok has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
Looking ahead, Berkeley Prep will square off against Academy of the Holy Names at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Lake, they will challenge South Sumter at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
