Hazen hadn't done well against Liberty recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots, sneaking past 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Highlanders have posted against the Patriots since April 21, 2022.
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Logan Grossnickle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hazen is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Joey Rubino was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Hazen is 3-1 when Rubino posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Troy Paternoster, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hazen's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Hazen will head out on the road to take on Redmond at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Liberty, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Juanita at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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