Preview: Arnold Marlins vs. Liberty County Bulldogs
After two games on the road, Arnold is heading back home. They will take on the Liberty County Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Last Saturday, Arnold sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over St. Brendan.
Bre Clark spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jayden Reyes was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Avery Allen, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Liberty County has not done well against Marianna recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Liberty County had just enough and edged Marianna out 2-1. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Liberty County has scored all season.
Liberty County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cha'Miya Williams, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Arnold's victory bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Liberty County, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Arnold hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Liberty County struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Arnold might still be hurting after the 12-4 defeat they got from Liberty County when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Arnold have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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