After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Caruthers was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They lost 12-1 to the Liberty Hawks. Caruthers has struggled against Liberty recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Caruthers got a good showing from Jacob Sanchez, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sanchez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hunter Babb was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Liberty's side, Hudson Groh made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Groh was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyce Perez, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was McGuire Smith, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Caruthers' loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-13. As for Liberty, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 25-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Caruthers will play host again on Thursday to welcome Sierra, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Sierra is coming into the game with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Caruthers will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Edison at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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