Liberty is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 12-3 to the Elkins Tigers on Friday. Liberty was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elkins apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Liberty saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Elliott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Elkins' side, Addison Carr was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Carr was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Hailey Riffle was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Emerson Haddix was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Elkins, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season.
Liberty will be playing at home against Doddridge County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Doddridge County will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Liberty surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elkins, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Philip Barbour at 4:30 p.m. Elkins is on a three-game streak of home wins, Philip Barbour a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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