The Liberty Panthers will face off against the Gregory-Portland Wildcats at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Liberty had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Barbers Hill, falling 11-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 1, 2025.
Meanwhile, Gregory-Portland beat King 12-7 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won eight in a row.
Emily LaFavers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. LaFavers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, Gregory-Portland got a massive performance out of Leanna Molina, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Kailani Vargas was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs.
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