For the second straight game, Galt will face off against Liberty Ranch. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games Galt has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Galt's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 2-0 to Liberty Ranch, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The defeat continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Liberty Ranch's part, Cole Erias made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Erias has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, David Sanchez looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Liberty Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Galt, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
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