Liberty Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They suffered a tough 21-3 loss at the hands of the Hilltop Christian Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberty Christian of the 20-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Liberty Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Martinez, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Hilltop Christian's side, Vade Cash made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cash was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Walker, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Joseph McCcabe, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Liberty Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hilltop Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty Christian will take on Wilson Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hilltop Christian, they will be playing at home against Greenville Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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