WestSide was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-5 defeat at the hands of the Liberty Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to WestSide of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on March 14th.
For Liberty's part, Maddie Cox made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Cox has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cox was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Liberty let Katie Mullens and Hailey Brown loose on the outfield. Mullens went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles, while Brown scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Josie Hartshorn was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
WestSide's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Liberty, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
WestSide will head out on the road to square off against Independence at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Elk Valley Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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