Freedom Eagles (South Riding, VA) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Gainesville Cardinals (Gainesville, VA), 7-6 in a league game.

With the triumph, Freedom improves its record to 8-9 on the year. The Eagles travel to Broad Run (Ashburn, VA) to play the Spartans in a non-league game on Tuesday, May 6. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 7-8. Broad Run lost 7-1 in their recent league game against Woodgrove (Purcellville, VA)

The Cardinals now hold a 4-7 record. They play next when they host Unity Reed for a Cedar Run game on Tuesday, May 6.