Jenkins had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it 14. They came up short against the Liberty County Panthers, falling 12-0. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Liberty County, their record is now 7-4. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Liberty County's part, Mya Armstrong was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Armstrong was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Adalyn Norton and Rebekah Campbell did most of the damage at the plate: Norton went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Campbell got on base in all three of her plate appearances with seven stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave Campbell a new career-high. Kayleigh Barnard was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jenkins will welcome Southeast Bulloch at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty County, they will host Bryan County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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