The Liberty Red Devils will face off against the High Point Academy Grizzlies on Tuesday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Liberty got the win against Pickens by a conclusive 16-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Red Devils.
Ethan Carroll made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Liberty is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Carroll was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
T.J. Borow
| 04/12/25 @ Pickens | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Berea | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Greenville Tech Charter | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Greenville Tech Charter | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Anderson C | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on T.J. Borow, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. He has become a key player for Liberty: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Cade Collins, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Liberty always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pickens only posted an OBP of .389.
Meanwhile, High Point Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-0 to Brashier Middle College Charter.
High Point Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Bellaire, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Liberty's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-8. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for High Point Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Liberty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like High Point Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
