North Star hasn't had much luck against Berlin Brothersvalley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will welcome the Mountaineers at 3:00 p.m. North Star has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Star is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-9 heartbreaker at the hands of Shade.
Morgan Snyder was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Lexi Swanson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Berlin Brothersvalley entered their tilt with Rockwood on Monday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They blew past the Rockets 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Mountaineers, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Sam Walker was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bena Barna, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Bryn Prosser, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Berlin Brothersvalley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive contests.
Berlin Brothersvalley's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for North Star, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Star hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Berlin Brothersvalley struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Star suffered a grim 19-1 defeat to Berlin Brothersvalley in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
