The class 6A Oklahoma Piedmont Wildcats rallied past the Liberal Redskins 6-4 Saturday night for the Guthrie 89er Tournament title at Squires Field in Guthrie Saturday night. LHS finished runner up and 2-1 at the event.
The Redskins struck first with three in the second. Piedmont rallied with four in the third. The Skins tied the scored 4-4 with a run in the sixth. Piedmont scored two in the sixth to lead 6-4.
Liberal lost despite out hitting Piedmont 9-4. Liberal had one error and Piedmont had one. LHS pitching walked seven. Zayden Martinez pitched five strong innings with four strikeouts, four walks, and three earned runs. Aidan Schwindt was 2-4 with two RBI’s. Brooks Kappelmann was 2-4. LHS did not have an extra base hit.
Liberal’s five game win streak ends as the Redskins fall to 7-7. Piedmont is 20-12. Liberal hosts Russell was 3pm Tuesday at the National Beef Sports Complex.
