Berea, KY- Baseball had a strong series this weekend vs Manchester University. Berea lost the series 1-2, with scores of 4-11, 7-6, and 7-15.

Game 1: Manchester University - 11, Berea - 4

Manchester University scored 1 run in the top of the 2nd inning. They began to heat up, scoring 3 in the top of the 3rd and 4 in the top of the 4th, leaving the score to be 8-0 in the bottom of the 4th. Berea went scoreless in the first 6 innings, managing to score 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning. In the top of the 8th, Manchester University scored 2 runs, and the Mountaineers scored 1 in the bottom of the 8th. In the top of the 9th, Manchester University managed to score one more run, leaving the final score of the game to be 11-4. 

Although it was a tough loss, Zion Clay singled, advancing Justin Brown to second, Giovanny Ortiz to third, and scoring Jayden Junta. Andrew Dailey got on base on a hit by pitch, advancing Zion Clay to second base, Justin Brown to third, and scoring Giovanny Ortiz. Marcelo Manrique flew out to center field, scoring Justin Brown. In the 8th, Giovanny Ortiz flew out to right field, advancing Michael Vazquez to score.

Jayden Junta had 4 at bats, 1 run, and 2 hits. Giovanny Ortiz had 2 at bats, 1 run, and 1 RBI. Andrew Daily had 3 at bats, 2 hits, and 1 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-11, with Manchester University coming out on top.

Game 2: Manchester University - 6, Berea - 7

In the top of the 1st, Manchester University went scoreless, but in the bottom of the 1st, Marcelo Manrique hit a home run, leaving the score to be 1-0 in the bottom of the first. Both teams went scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd innings of the game. In the top of the 4th, Manchester University began heating up, scoring 2 runs and 3 runs in the top of the 5th. Berea remained scoreless in both innings, leaving the score at 5-1. In the 6th inning, both teams didn't manage to put up a point on the board. In the top of the 7th, Manchester University scored 1 run, and Berea scored 2 in the bottom of the 7th. In the bottom of the 8th, Berea began a rally, scoring 4 runs, leaving the outcome of the game to be 7-6. 

Marcelo Manrique had 5 at bats, 2 runs, 1 hit, and 1 RBI. Michael Vazquez had 3 at bats, 2 runs, and 2 hits. Zion Clay had 4 at bats, and 2 hits. The final score of the game was 7-6.

Game 3: Manchester University - 15, Berea - 7

In the top of the 1st, A. Knowles puts Manchester University on the board with a home run. In the bottom of the 1st, Fredison Rivera hits a triple, scoring Marcelo Manrique. Michael Vazquez proceeds to hit a single, scoring Fredison Riverea. Both teams went scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd innings. In the top of the 4th, Manchester University rallied, scoring 6 runs, while Berea managed to score 2. Manchester University went scoreless in the top of the 5th, while Berea scored 2 runs. Both teams went scoreless after the 6th inning. Manchester University scored 2 runs in the top of the 7th, while Berea remained scoreless in the bottom of the 7th. In the top of the 8th, Manchester University scored 6 runs, while Berea only scored 1. Both teams were scoreless in the 9th inning, resulting in a score of 15-7. 

Marcelo Manrique had 3 at bats, 2 runs, 2 hits, and 2 RBIs. Justin Brown had 3 at bats, 1 run, and 2 hits. 

The Mountaineers next game will be March 21 against Maranatha Baptist University at 5 pm.