The Liberty Eagles will challenge the Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Lions at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
Liberty came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-1 to Chaminade. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Gateway Legacy Christian Academy got the win against Elsberry on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-1. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Simon Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Gateway Legacy Christian Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Ruiz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last five matches.
In other batting news, Luis D?az was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Juan Telles was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Liberty took their win against Gateway Legacy Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 12-1 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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