Wewahitchka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. Their rough 15-0 loss to the Liberty County Bulldogs might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wewahitchka of the 22-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Liberty County's part, Dylan Chester looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chester has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Trenton Hires, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Tanner McSpaddin, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Wewahitchka's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Liberty County, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wewahitchka will square off against Sneads at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Wewahitchka is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Liberty County, they will head out on the road to take on Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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