In what's become a running theme this season, Liberty gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Everything went their way against the WestSide Renegades as the Liberty Raiders made off with an 11-5 victory. The win was just what Liberty needed coming off of a 10-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Maddie Cox was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Cox has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cox was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Liberty let Katie Mullens and Hailey Brown loose on the outfield. Mullens went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles, while Brown scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Josie Hartshorn, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Liberty's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for WestSide, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Liberty will be playing at home against Elk Valley Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for WestSide, they are on the road again on Friday to play Independence at 5:30 p.m. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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