The Liberty Patriots will be playing at home against the Interlake Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Liberty is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Bellevue (and have done all season long). Liberty put the hurt on Bellevue with a sharp 18-2 victory on Friday.
Reese Broughton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Broughton was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Emi Connell was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Avery Huh was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Interlake lost 16-4 to Juanita on Friday. Interlake has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Liberty's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-9. As for Interlake, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Liberty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Interlake struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Liberty took their victory against Interlake in their previous meeting on April 5th by a conclusive 17-0. Does Liberty have another victory up their sleeve, or will Interlake turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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