Baseball Recap: Freedom Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Tech Titans
Freedom's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Tech Titans. This was payback for Freedom, who suffered a 3-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Gavin Tarr was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Tarr was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Tarr wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Nanns, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Devon Acord was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
On Tampa Bay Tech's side, they got a good showing from Neomar Flores, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Tampa Bay Tech saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mathew Rojas, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Freedom's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Freedom will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wharton at 7:00 p.m. Wharton is coming into the matchup with seven straight victories on the road, so Freedom will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they will square off against Hillsborough at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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