Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. Their tough 14-2 defeat to Regent Prep might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberty of the 11-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Regent Prep's part, Parker Pohl made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Pohl has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pohl was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Regent Prep let Cai Brookover and Hudson Phelps loose on the outfield. Brookover scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances, while Phelps scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Christian Sollberger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Regent Prep, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty will face off against Nathan Hale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nathan Hale is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Liberty will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Regent Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Depew at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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