Shepherd has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.83 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Liberty Panthers, falling 13-0. Considering the last time the Pirates couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Shepherd's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-8. As for Liberty, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-5.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Shepherd is set to challenge their familiar foe Hargrave at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 3.8, the Falcons 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Liberty will face off against rival Tarkington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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