Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask University). Everything went their way against the Liberty Common Eagles on Thursday as they made off with a 14-5 win. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Aiden Solano looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Kaden Turk
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On the hitting side, University got a massive performance out of Kaden Turk, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Those three stolen bases gave Turk a new career-high. Brody Duran was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Common only posted a batting average of .174.
University pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Liberty Common, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. University is set to face off against their familiar foe Fort Morgan at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Liberty Common will take on rival Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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