Stockdale dropped their record down to 18-6 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They fell 12-7 to the Liberty Patriots. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Mustangs, who until this game were averaging 2.71 runs allowed.
Nevaeh Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Melanie Haworth stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Aamya Harrison, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
As for Liberty, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-12. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On Liberty's side, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn DeBondt, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave DeBondt a new career-high.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Stockdale beat Liberty by a score of 10-0 on Friday.
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