Softball Game Preview: Yosemite Badgers vs. Liberty Hawks

Yosemite is 0-10 against Liberty since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Badgers will square off against the Hawks at 3:30 p.m. Yosemite has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Yosemite's offense. They came up short against Liberty on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Badgers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

For Liberty's part, the team relied heavily on Carley Hedstrom, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs Hedstrom has posted since back in March. Leilah Uriarte was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Liberty kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.

Liberty's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-7. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Yosemite, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.