Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-0 to the Robert C. Byrd Eagles. That's two games in a row now that Liberty has lost by exactly 17 runs.
For Robert C. Byrd's part, McKenzie Davis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gina Alvaro, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Martina Howe was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Robert C. Byrd, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season.
Liberty does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Elkins at 6:00 p.m. Robert C. Byrd is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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