For the second straight game, Stockdale will face off against Liberty. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Stockdale's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Liberty's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Stockdale's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Liberty. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Hayden Elchlepp
| 05/05/25 @ Liberty | 2 |
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| 04/23/25 vs Ridgeview | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Liberty | 1 |
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Hayden Elchlepp was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Elchlepp wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Saunders, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Ko Murguia was another, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Stockdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only posted an OBP of .167.
Stockdale's victory bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Liberty, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Liberty's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Stockdale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. It's a different story for Liberty, though, as they've only averaged .257. Will they be able to contain Stockdale's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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