Sterling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Liberty Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rangers have suffered since April 11, 2024.
Sterling got a good showing from Sawyer Wells, who struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Wells a new career-high.
At the plate, Sterling saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Favors, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Favors has posted since back in March of 2024. Joesph Franco was another, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Sterling's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Liberty, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sterling will host Beaumont United at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give Beaumont United their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Liberty, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Liberty Panthers duke it out with Elgin Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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