Minarets extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-13 in the process. They came up short against the Liberty Hawks, falling 7-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Logan Meyer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
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On the hitting side, Torin Wolf was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Minarets: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-12 otherwise.
As for Liberty, their victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-7. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games.
On Liberty's side, Daniel Sandate spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Sandate has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Colton Azevedo, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Carson Groh was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Looking ahead, Liberty will face off against Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Minarets will be paying especially close attention to the Hawks' game: after the Hawks face off against the Tigers, they'll take on Minarets again at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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