Liberty County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over the Wewahitchka Gators. The result was nothing new for Liberty County, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Samuel Burns and Rylan Roddenberry were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Burns pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Roddenberry struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). At bat, Burns scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Roddenberry scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cayson Evans was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Wewahitchka's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Davis, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Liberty County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-6. As for Wewahitchka, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty County is on the road again on Tuesday to play Bainbridge at 5:30 p.m. As for Wewahitchka, they will take on Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Chipley's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Wewahitchka's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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