Summers County extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-18. They came up short against the Liberty Raiders, falling 10-4. Bobcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Raiders since Thursday.
Summers County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colten Jones, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was Jones' first of the season.
As for Liberty, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
On Liberty's side, Parker Hodges spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hodges has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Shea, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Logan Ellis, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Summers County will host Poca at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Liberty, they will take on Richwood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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