Philip Barbour came tearing into Thursday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Liberty Mountaineers by a score of 11-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Philip Barbour also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Albert Gonzales made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit (and only one walk). Gonzales was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jackson Wilson was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Slaton Harris, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
On Liberty's side, Cooper Floyd made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Floyd is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Ty Finster was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Philip Barbour's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8. As for Liberty, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-18.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Philip Barbour will square off against Robert C. Byrd at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Philip Barbour is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to take on Preston at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Preston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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