The Carey Blue Devils will face off against the Liberty-Benton Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carey has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carey lost 23-1 to Mohawk on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Liberty-Benton waltzed into their matchup on Monday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They came out on top against the Redskins by a score of 10-5.
Megan Gerken spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kylie Steinman and Kylie Modd did most of the damage at the plate: Steinman went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Modd went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run marked the first that Modd launched this season. Another player making a difference was Hayden Gillig, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Liberty-Benton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arcadia struck out seven times.
Liberty-Benton's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Carey, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Carey came up short against Liberty-Benton when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 13-8. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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