It was a good run, but Slaton unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Liberty Patriots by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Slaton of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Liberty's part, Jackson Payne was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Payne was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin McPherson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jackson Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Slaton's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11-1. As for Liberty, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slaton will take on Childress at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity Christian is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Liberty will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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