Davenport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-0 walloping at the hands of the Liberty Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Davenport of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Liberty's part, Jordyn Jeske made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Jeske has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jeske was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jesse Brumley was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kariyah Strobel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Davenport's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Liberty, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Davenport by a score of 24-0 later that day.
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