For the second straight game, Liberty will face off against Centennial. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Golden Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Centennial will come in with six straight victories.
Liberty's last matchup with Centennial could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Wednesday. The Patriots came up short against the Golden Hawks, falling 15-2.
For Centennial's part, Reese Stover made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stover has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Centennial got a massive performance out of Leah Barboza, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Barboza a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rylee Morrow, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Centennial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only posted an OBP of .238.
Centennial's win bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Liberty hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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