Liberty Preparatory Christian can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against the Jackson Day Mariners by a score of 9-4. The win was just what Liberty Preparatory Christian needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
For Jackson Day's part, Nick Rauch was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. Rauch is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Parson, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Liberty Preparatory Christian made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Jackson Day, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-3-1.
Liberty Preparatory Christian will take on Walnut Grove Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Walnut Grove Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Jackson Day, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lee Park Prep at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Lee Park Prep has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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