Liberty dropped their record down to 7-6 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell 4-0 to the James Monroe Mavericks. The game marked the first time this year in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
As for James Monroe, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-10. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly four runs.
For James Monroe's part, not much got past Carson Koen, who gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks to keep Liberty off the board. Koen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, James Monroe's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Gardinier, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Kadyn Hines, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Liberty will welcome Shady Spring at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for James Monroe, they will head out on the road to challenge WestSide at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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