Liberal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Dodge City Demons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberal of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Dodge City's part, Macy Musslin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. Musslin has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Musslin was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Bell, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. Tatum Steiner was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Liberal's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13-2. As for Dodge City, their victory ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-19.
While Liberal had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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