The Livonia Wildcats will take on the Liberty Magnet Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Livonia had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Slaughter Community Charter put an end to it on Monday. The Wildcats took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Liberty Magnet had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Tara on Tuesday as they made off with a 21-11 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Tai Chaney was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sarah Patterson, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Chaney wasn't the only one making solid contact: Liberty Magnet kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Liberty Magnet's win bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Livonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
Livonia took their victory against Liberty Magnet in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 19-1 score. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Patriots turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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