Beacon came into Wednesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Liberty Indians a 7-0 shutout on Wednesday.
Bryana Kelliher was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aslynn Way, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Liberty's side, Angie Wheeler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. Wheeler has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Beacon's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Beacon will head out on the road to challenge Fallsburg at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Beacon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Port Jervis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Port Jervis' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Liberty's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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