Rampart extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-7. They lost 8-2 to the Liberty Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 14-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Rampart saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Jensen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Liberty, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-6. Considering they have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Liberty's side, Selah Joiner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave Joiner a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
Coming up, Rampart will welcome Mesa Ridge at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Liberty, they will square off against Pine Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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