Liberty Ranch scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats with a sharp 15-3 victory. The win was just what Liberty Ranch needed coming off of an 8-2 loss in their prior match.
Vance Moe made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Moe was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derek Nelson, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Landon Peterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Liberty Ranch's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-4. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Liberty Ranch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-2 win vs. Redwood Christian on the 25th. Ben Holt College Prep Academy has also already played their next game, a 7-0 loss against River City on the 25th.
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