Liberty entered their game against Hardin-Jefferson on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Panthers fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 7-6. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 21, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Liberty got a good showing from Walker Williamson, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Williamson has allowed since back in March.
At the plate, Frankie Marez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Wilkerson, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 14-10-1. As for Hardin-Jefferson, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-12-1 record this season.
Liberty will venture away from home to challenge Tarkington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Longhorns at the right time seeing as the Longhorns are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hardin-Jefferson, they will host Livingston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: the Lions will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's game.
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