The Basic Wolves will venture away from home to face off against the Liberty Patriots at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Basic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Basic came up short against Sierra Vista and fell 6-1.
Basic saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Frias, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Isabella Christensen was another, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Liberty faced Shadow Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Patriots fell 9-5 to the Mustangs. The Patriots' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Danielle Luvanos was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydah Chun, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Basic's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7-2.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Basic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Basic couldn't quite get it done against Liberty in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 6-2. Can the Wolves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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