Liberty Tech Magnet can bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 7-4 win over the Clarksburg Rockets. This was a revenge game for the Crusaders: when they faced off against the Rockets back in March, they had to take a 12-7 loss.
Ethan Scwheer
| 04/11/25 @ Clarksburg | 8 |
| 03/07/25 @ Jackson North Side | 6 |
| 03/10/25 vs Humboldt | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Clarksburg | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Middleton | 1 |
Ethan Scwheer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over nine innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Jhon Valencia, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Liberty Tech Magnet kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clarksburg only managed five hits.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-10. As for Clarksburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Liberty Tech Magnet will challenge Adamsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Clarksburg, they will take on Humboldt at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rockets are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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