Port Allen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-2 to the Liberty Magnet Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Port Allen of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Port Allen saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Bodin, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Liberty Magnet's side, Seth Trosclair spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Trosclair has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Derrin Bailey was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
Port Allen's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Liberty Magnet, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Allen will take on University Lab at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University Lab will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Port Allen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty Magnet, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. John at 4:00 p.m. Liberty Magnet is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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