Blue Springs extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 5-13-1 in the process. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Liberty North Eagles. Surprisingly, this marked the Wildcats' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
As for Liberty North, their win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
For Liberty North's part, not much got past Isaiah Pearson, who gave up just two hits to keep Blue Springs off the board. Pearson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Liberty North's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tyden Lange, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. William Bologna was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blue Springs will host Raymore-Peculiar at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Liberty North, they will challenge Blue Springs South at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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