Softball Preview: Islands Sharks vs. Liberty County Panthers
The Islands Sharks will face off against the Liberty County Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Thursday, Islands earned a 13-9 victory over Calvary Day. The Sharks haven't had any issues with the Cavaliers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Liberty County won against Jenkins on Thursday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Panthers didn't even let First Preparatory Christian Academy on the board, marking the Panthers' second-straight 15-0 shutout. Considering the Panthers have won 16 matchups by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kayleigh Barnard made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Layla Santiago was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Amiyah Payne, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases and two runs.
Liberty County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Liberty County's victory bumped their record up to 16-11. As for Islands, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Islands suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Liberty County when the teams last played on September 11th. Will the Sharks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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