Softball Preview: Freeport Bulldogs vs. Central Jaguars
Freeport has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Central Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Freeport is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Freeport made easy work of Destin and carried off a 17-1 victory. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Freeport yet this season.
Lemay Sullivan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Sullivan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Corissa Duggar was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Kayla Stephens was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Central's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 23-8 walloping at the hands of Freeport.
Chloe Lowery and Addie Grace Holland stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lowery scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Holland went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Kylie Goodale, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Freeport's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs per game. As for Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Freeport hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Freeport took their victory against Central in their previous meeting on Monday by a conclusive 23-8. Will Freeport repeat their success, or does Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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