Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 16-2 defeat at the hands of the Boulder Creek Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberty of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Brooklyn Calsyn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
On Boulder Creek's side, Avery Gurr was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Gurr has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Gurr was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mikayla McCoy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Miranda McCoy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13-1. As for Boulder Creek, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.
While Liberty had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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