Defiance's game on Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Greenbrier West Cavaliers 16-2.
Kahlil Ligon made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Ligon was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Noah Gomez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Grant Rodenberger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
The victory got Defiance back to even at 1-1. As for Greenbrier West, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Defiance is on the road again on Thursday to play IMG Academy Black at 2:00 p.m. IMG Academy Black will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Defiance surely won't give up without a fight. As for Greenbrier West, they will head out on the road to face off against Tarpon Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tarpon Springs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Greenbrier West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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