Softball Recap: Liberty Lancers vs. Kennedy Commanders
Liberty had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Kennedy Commanders. Considering the Lancers have won five matches by more than eight runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Isabella Schrobilgen tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alex Graham, who fired off two home runs, two triples, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. Those home runs were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Felicity Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Liberty lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Liberty now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Kennedy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Liberty will square off against Pueblo West at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pueblo West will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Liberty surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kennedy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Canon City at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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