It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Liberty ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Routt Catholic Rockets 7-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Reed Sparrow
| 05/03/25 @ New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Routt Catholic | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Seymour | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 1 |
Reed Sparrow made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has become a key player for Liberty: the team is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Sparrow was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Liberty let Jack Sparrow and Layne Bent run wild. Sparrow went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Bent went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most hits Bent has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Evan Sims, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with three RBI.
Liberty's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Routt Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will host Calvary at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Routt Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight.
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