Pickens was the 13-9 winner over Liberty when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Blue Flame lost 16-5 to the Red Devils on Saturday.
Griffin Duncan was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Matthew Cantrell was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Pickens has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Liberty, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pickens will take on Greenville H at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hurricanes will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Blue Flame surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty, they will face off against High Point Academy on Tuesday. The Red Devils are facing the Grizzlies at the right time seeing as the Grizzlies are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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