Liberty has not done well against Robert C. Byrd recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Liberty Mountaineers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Robert C. Byrd Eagles. That's more bragging rights for Liberty, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Cooper Floyd, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Robert C. Byrd's side, Owen OMara spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. OMara has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashton Shaffer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Jaxson Maglowski was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Liberty's win bumped their record up to 6-23. As for Robert C. Byrd, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-20 record this season.
As of now, neither Liberty nor Robert C. Byrd have any future games scheduled.
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