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| 04/25/25 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 03/28/24 - Away | 6-7 L |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 03/23/23 - Home | 11-9 W |
| + 5 more games |
Liberty's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Handley Judges 8-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Parker Harris made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Parry, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Spencer Hinkle, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Liberty kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Liberty pushed their record up to 4-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Handley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Liberty is set to face off against their familiar foe Millbrook at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Handley will challenge rival Kettle Run at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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