Liberty lost against Rampart back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Liberty Lancers fell just short of the Rampart Rams by a score of 13-11. The loss continues a trend for Liberty in their matchups with Rampart: they've now lost three in a row.
David Jensen was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Michael Naftanal, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Rampart's side, Haydn Benoit made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Benoit has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Benoit was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brayden Valdez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Rampart, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will take on Fountain-Fort Carson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rampart, they will be playing at home against Pine Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pine Creek will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Rampart surely won't give up without a fight.
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