Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Emerson Mavericks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Liberty of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
For Emerson's part, Madison Mayes and Alexis Maijala did most of the damage at the plate: Mayes went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI, while Maijala scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Mayes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Emerson, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Liberty will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Emerson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lebanon Trail at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Emerson's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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