The Hazen Highlanders will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Juanita Ravens at 7:30 p.m. The last six games Hazen has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Hazen had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against Liberty. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hazen in their matchups with Liberty: they've now lost six in a row.
Hazen got a good showing from Zan Siebersma, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Siebersma has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Alvin Chang was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Juanita, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Mercer Island 3-2.
Hazen's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Juanita, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Hazen might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from Juanita when the teams last played back in March. Will Hazen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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