Softball Game Recap: Old Orchard Beach Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 2:59pm

Softball Recap: Old Orchard Beach Seagulls vs. Freeport Falcons

Old Orchard Beach fell victim to Freeport and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Freeport Falcons. The defeat leaves Old Orchard Beach without a win on the season.

For Freeport's part, Isabella George made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. George has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. George was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, Rosie Panenka was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Norah Albertini, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.

Old Orchard Beach's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Freeport, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Orchard Beach will take on Telstar at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Telstar is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Freeport, they will be playing at home against Lincoln Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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