Liberty is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-0 to the Robert C. Byrd Eagles on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberty of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Robert C. Byrd's part, McKenzie Davis made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Khloe McAvoy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Ava Junkins was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Robert C. Byrd, they pushed their record up to 12-5 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Liberty by a score of 16-1 later that day.
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