LaBrae typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Harding proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Vikings 5-3.
Khalef Freeman made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Harding: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Airiz Coleman Bey was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Raiders
| 05/16/25 @ LaBrae | 12 |
| 05/09/25 @ John F. Kennedy Catholic | 6 |
| 05/08/25 @ Newton Falls | 7 |
| 05/06/25 vs Howland | 9 |
| 05/01/25 vs McKinley | 9 |
| + 34 more games |
Harding kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Harding's record is now 14-10. As for LaBrae, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-6.
Harding has already played their next matchup, a 4-1 defeat against Lakeview on the 19th. As for LaBrae, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 4-1 victory against Southeast on the 20th.
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