Softball Preview: Deep Run Wildcats vs. Freeman Mavericks
Deep Run is 10-0 against Freeman since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Deep Run Wildcats will be playing at home against the Freeman Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Freeman is hoping to do on Friday what John Marshall couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Deep Run's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Deep Run never let John Marshall onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory.
Braelyn Baulsir made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baulsir has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baulsir was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charlotte Boswell, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Alana Collier was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Freeman came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Hermitage 10-3. The high-scoring effort was just what Freeman needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Caroline Baird spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Freeman got a big performance out of Ryleigh Perks, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Chilton, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Deep Run is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Freeman, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Deep Run hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .436. However, it's not like Freeman struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deep Run took their victory against Freeman when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 14-0. Will Deep Run repeat their success, or does Freeman have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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