Baseball Preview: Liberty Patriots vs. Tornillo Coyotes
The Liberty Patriots are on the road again on Friday to play the Tornillo Coyotes at 11:00 a.m.
Liberty is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Tornillo out 4-3.
Cassler Wicks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Gavin McPherson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jackson Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Liberty has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season. As for Tornillo, their loss dropped their record down to 16-11-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Liberty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Tornillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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