Senior-laden Berlin baseball living up to high standards

Team Composition and Experience

Berlin High School's baseball team boasts a roster of 12 seniors, many of whom are three-year starters. This significant experience contributes to their 8-0 winning record. The team's success relies heavily on the leadership and performance of its senior players.

Game Recap: Berlin vs. RHAM

In a closely contested match against RHAM, Berlin overcame a five-run deficit in the sixth inning to clinch a 7-6 victory. Johnny O'Brien's fielders' choice in the seventh inning proved decisive. Despite the late-game excitement, Coach Veleas expressed concern about the team's defensive lapse that led to RHAM's five-run rally.

Key Players' Performances

Several players delivered critical contributions:

• Johnny O'Brien: Hit the game-winning run, struck out the side in the seventh.
• Jake Soellner: Started and secured a win in a previous game, pitching a no-hitter earlier in the season.
• Conlan Simard: Contributed two hits and scored the game-winning run.
• Luke Wadstrup: Maintained a .600 batting average (before this game), hit a triple.
• Max Weber: Doubled in a run.
• Zach Catalano: Had two singles and three RBIs.

Team Dynamics and Outlook

The team's strong bond, forged through years of playing together since Little League, is highlighted as a key factor in their success. They display mutual trust and confidence in each other's abilities, enabling them to overcome challenges during close games. Berlin currently holds the top rank in Class L standings.