Kettle Run was the 16-10 winner over Liberty when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Kettle Run Cougars fell just short of the Liberty Eagles by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday.
Hailey Pace was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Alexah Gordon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Emerson Golden was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double.
Kettle Run's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Liberty, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kettle Run will take on Brentsville District at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Brentsville District will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Kettle Run surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Manassas Park at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Manassas Park is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Liberty will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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