vs
| 04/09/26 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 04/22/25 - Home | 1-16 L |
| 03/24/25 - Away | 1-9 L |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 11-3 W |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 4-4 T |
| + 5 more games |
Nicholas County took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Liberty, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzlies skirted past the Raiders 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Grizzlies have posted against the Raiders since May 5, 2023.
Jaidyn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Nicholas County's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cassie Harper, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Nicholas County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Liberty, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nicholas County will host Sissonville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will welcome Greenbrier West at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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