Robert C. Byrd started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Liberty. They fell just short of the Liberty Mountaineers by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday. Robert C. Byrd has struggled against Liberty recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Owen OMara spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashton Shaffer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Jaxson Maglowski was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Liberty's side, Cooper Floyd was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 12-20. As for Liberty, their victory bumped their record up to 6-23.
As of now, neither Robert C. Byrd nor Liberty have any future games scheduled.
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