Liberty extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-11 in the process. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Redmond Mustangs. Considering the last time the Patriots couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Redmond, they pushed their record up to 10-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
For Redmond's part, the result came thanks to Hiroshi Johnson's shutout, as he gave up just five hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Redmond saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lance Burt, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Cavin Bowmer also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will take on Edmonds-Woodway at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Redmond, they will challenge Kentwood at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs are facing the Conquerors at the right time seeing as the Conquerors are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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