Winters Mill took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Liberty, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons came out on top against the Lions on Monday by a score of 7-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Briana Collins made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Collins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Addison Lohr was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Winters Mill's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for Liberty, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 1-1-1.
Coming up, Winters Mill is taking a road trip to square off against South Carroll at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Liberty, they will challenge Arundel at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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