Osceola is 9-1 against Liberty since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Osceola Kowboys will be staying on the road to face off against the Liberty Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Osceola never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Tohopekaliga on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Tigers 16-15.
Tenley Dawson was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Ferrer, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Liberty never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Celebration last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Storm with a sharp 20-5 win. Considering Liberty has won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Liberty let Yasmin Elaraj and Shyanne Bullard loose on the outfield. Elaraj went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Bullard went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Angelica (Lexi) Figueroa, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
The victory got Osceola back to even at 9-9. As for Liberty, their record now sits at 7-9.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Osceola has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Osceola's way against Liberty when the teams last played on Monday as Osceola made off with a 15-0 win. Does Osceola have another victory up their sleeve, or will Liberty turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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