The Liberty Union Lions will venture away from home to face off against the Berne Union Rockets at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Liberty Union was handed a seven-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They skirted past South Webster 6-4.
Tanner Farmer
| 04/07/25 @ Hamilton Township | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Circleville | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs South Webster | 1 |
Tanner Farmer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Liberty Union is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-4 otherwise. Farmer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Noah Shook was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Those hits were his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Berne Union entered their tilt with Millersport on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Lakers.
Liberty Union's record now sits at 4-5. As for Berne Union, their record is now 6-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Liberty Union has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Berne Union struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Liberty Union came up short against Berne Union when the teams last played back in March of 2018, falling 6-3. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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