There's no place like home for Doherty, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They blew past the Liberty Lancers 11-1 on Tuesday. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.
Derek Graham
| 04/08/25 vs Liberty | 6 |
| 04/01/25 vs Rampart | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tualatin | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Air Academy | 5 |
| 03/11/25 vs Lewis-Palmer | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Derek Graham made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dominick Morelli was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Doherty's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Giovanni Rishavy was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Doherty pushed their record up to 6-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Liberty, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Doherty will challenge Fountain-Fort Carson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will square off against Rampart at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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