Softball Recap: Bryana Kelliher leads a balanced attack to beat Liberty

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 8:13am

Softball Recap: Beacon Bulldogs vs. Liberty Indians

Beacon came into Wednesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Liberty Indians a 7-0 shutout on Wednesday.

Bryana Kelliher was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aslynn Way, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

On Liberty's side, Angie Wheeler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. Wheeler has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Beacon's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Beacon will head out on the road to challenge Fallsburg at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Beacon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Port Jervis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Port Jervis' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Liberty's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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