Recap: Port Allen Pelicans vs. Liberty Magnet Patriots
Port Allen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-2 to the Liberty Magnet Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Port Allen of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Port Allen saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Bodin, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Liberty Magnet's side, Seth Trosclair spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Trosclair has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Derrin Bailey was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
Port Allen's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Liberty Magnet, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Allen will take on University Lab at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University Lab will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Port Allen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty Magnet, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. John at 4:00 p.m. Liberty Magnet is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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