For the second straight game, Liberty Ranch will face off against Galt. The Hawks will venture away from home to challenge the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty Ranch's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Galt's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Liberty Ranch's win against Galt wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hawks' pitchers stepped up to hand the Warriors a 2-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won eight in a row.
Cole Erias made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, David Sanchez looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Galt's defeat was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Liberty Ranch, their win bumped their record up to 17-8.
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