Liberty had lost seven straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-8 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the McLane Highlanders a 9-0 shutout. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Damian Sandate made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cash Covington, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those hits marked the first that he has got this season. Another player making a difference was Carson Groh, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Hawks
| 03/18/26 vs McLane | 12 |
| 03/14/26 @ Sierra Pacific | 4 |
| 03/12/26 @ Centennial | 5 |
| 03/10/26 @ El Diamante | 6 |
| 03/03/26 @ Mt. Whitney | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Liberty kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
As for McLane, they now have a losing record of 5-6-1. The contest marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On McLane's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Bravo, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Liberty will square off against Justin Garza at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McLane, they will take on Fowler in a tournament on Saturday.
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