Pinnacle is 9-1 against Liberty since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pinnacle Pioneers will head out on the road to challenge the Liberty Lions at 3:45 p.m. Pinnacle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Pinnacle can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Mountain Ridge. Winning may never get old, but Pinnacle sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Lilly Hamel tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Faith Kroening was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Chloe Jackson was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Liberty can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against O'Connor by a score of 5-2. The victory was just what Liberty needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior match.
The team relied heavily on Emily Madrid, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pinnacle is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Liberty, their record now sits at 5-9-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pinnacle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .396. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pinnacle came out on top in a nail-biter against Liberty in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, sneaking past 5-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pinnacle since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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