For the second straight game, Desert Oasis will face off against Liberty. The Diamondbacks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Desert Oasis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Desert Oasis is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Liberty, who was ranked 11th at the time (Desert Oasis was ranked eighth). The Diamondbacks came up short against the Patriots on Tuesday, falling 10-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Diamondbacks were not able to get on the board.
For Liberty's part, Shawn Mack was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Mack also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Liberty is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 11-15 otherwise. Mack was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs.
In other batting news, Austin Rodriguez was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Liberty is undefeated when Rodriguez posts three or more hits, but 9-15 otherwise. Nevan Chandler was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Liberty kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Desert Oasis only managed three.
The victory got Liberty back to even at 15-15. As for Desert Oasis, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-9-1.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert Oasis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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