Softball Recap: Freedom Area Bulldogs vs. Shenango Wildcats
Freedom Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 11-1 loss to the Shenango Wildcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Freedom Area of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Shenango's part, Kennedi Lynn was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Lynn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lynn was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Herb, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zoe Offie, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Freedom Area's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Shenango, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-4.
Freedom Area will head out on the road to challenge Riverside at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Shenango, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Aliquippa at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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