Softball Recap: Freedom Area wins going away against New Brighton

By Team Reports Apr 20, 2024, 10:51pm

Softball Recap: Freedom Area Bulldogs vs. New Brighton Lions

In what's become a running theme this season, Freedom Area gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the New Brighton Lions. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Freedom Area.

Emilee Waggoner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Waggoner was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Haydan Baucan was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Shaye Bailey was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.

Freedom Area's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-5. As for New Brighton, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freedom Area will take on Neshannock at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Neshannock will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Freedom Area surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Brighton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Freedom Area at 4:00 p.m.

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