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| 04/09/24 - Away | 14-1 W |
| 04/11/23 - Home | 15-5 W |
| 04/12/22 - Away | 15-5 W |
| 04/09/19 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/10/18 - Away | 15-5 W |
| + 2 more games |
Routt Catholic has gone a perfect 7-0 against Liberty recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Rockets will welcome the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Routt Catholic and Pittsfield, and Pittsfield kept the tradition alive. The Rockets lost 18-10 to the Saukees on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Rockets have suffered since May 31, 2024.
Talon Thompson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anson Butcher, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Liberty has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 4.05 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, falling 15-4. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Jack Sparrow was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Liberty: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Jackson Sims also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Routt Catholic has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season. As for Liberty, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Liberty's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Routt Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. It's a different story for Liberty, though, as they've only averaged .363. Will they be able to contain Routt Catholic's hitters?
Routt Catholic took their win against Liberty in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-1 score. Will the Rockets repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
