Softball Recap: Deep Run Wildcats vs. Freeman Mavericks
Deep Run put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past the Freeman Mavericks 14-8. The win was familiar territory for Deep Run who now have five in a row.
Braelyn Baulsir was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Baulsir has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baulsir was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Jessica Kolkhorst was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Alana Collier, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Freeman's side, Ryleigh Perks was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Annie Keating was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Deep Run has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. As for Freeman, they dropped their record down to 4-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deep Run will square off against Hermitage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Deep Run's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. As for Freeman, they will head out on the road to take on Prince George at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Freeman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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