Liberal entered their tilt with Cimarron on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Bluejays by a score of 7-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-3 on Friday.
Bren Kappelmann
Bren Kappelmann and Blayden Betts made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Kappelmann tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Betts struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Kappelmann also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Liberal is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-6 otherwise. At bat, Kappelmann went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI, while Betts went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Kappelmann a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Olmstead, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Liberal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Liberal back to even at 7-7. As for Cimarron, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Liberal will venture away from home to square off against Northeast on Monday. As for Cimarron, they will welcome Colby at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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