Berkeley Springs had to endure a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Hancock Panthers 6-5. The victory was just what Berkeley Springs needed coming off of a 23-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Kyle Moore was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Eric Penner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Hancock's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooks Norris, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Tyler Clingerman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Berkeley Springs' win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Hancock, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berkeley Springs will challenge Grafton at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hancock, they will head out on the road to take on GVCS Broadfording at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. GVCS Broadfording hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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