WestSide entered their tilt with Liberty with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They skirted past the Liberty Raiders 4-3. That's more bragging rights for WestSide, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bryson Blankenship and Kadien Vance were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Blankenship pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Vance struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. At bat, Blankenship went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Vance scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Vance is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Jaeden Lester was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
WestSide's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Liberty, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. WestSide will take on Man at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. WestSide will stroll in with a four game home winning streak (dating back to last season), but they should still watch out: the last time they lost at home was their May 3 matchup with Man. Liberty will take on Van at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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