Berry's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Chambers Cougars by a score of 12-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Berry considering their one-run performance the match before.
Aiden Lowery tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Herring, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Xavier Wilson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Chambers' side, Trenton Morrison and James Bacote stepped up to the plate in a big way. Morrison scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Bacote went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Berry is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-14 record this season. As for Chambers, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Berry will head out on the road to face off against Myers Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Berry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Chambers, they will be playing at home against West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Charlotte is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Chambers will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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