For the second straight game, Liberty will face off against Stockdale. The Patriots will square off against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Monday just wasn't the day for Liberty's offense. They lost 10-0 to Stockdale on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered against the Mustangs since April 19, 2023.
For Stockdale's part, Hayden Elchlepp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Elchlepp has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Elchlepp wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Saunders, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Another was Cooper Eberly, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Stockdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only posted an OBP of .167.
Liberty has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season. As for Stockdale, their record is now 18-8.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Liberty hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Stockdale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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