Liberty lost against WestSide back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Liberty Raiders fell just short of the WestSide Renegades by a score of 4-3. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Liberty in their matchups with WestSide: they've now lost three in a row.
For WestSide's part, Bryson Blankenship and Kadien Vance made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Blankenship tossed 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 has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Jaeden Lester was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He 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.
Liberty now has a losing record at 2-3. As for WestSide, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will stay at home for another game and welcome Van at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. WestSide will take on Man at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. WestSide is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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