Softball Recap: Davenport Gorillas vs. Liberty Lancers
Davenport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-0 walloping at the hands of the Liberty Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Davenport of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Liberty's part, Jordyn Jeske made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Jeske has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jeske was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jesse Brumley was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kariyah Strobel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Davenport's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Liberty, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Davenport by a score of 24-0 later that day.
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