Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Freeman). They put the hurt on Maggie Walker with a sharp 14-4 victory on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Mavericks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Caroline Baird was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI. Those hits were her first of the season.
Kayleigh Perks
| 04/09/25 @ Maggie Walker | 4 |
| 05/16/24 @ Prince George | 3 |
| 03/14/24 vs Thomas Jefferson | 3 |
| 05/13/24 @ J.R. Tucker | 2 |
| 05/07/24 @ Maggie Walker | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayleigh Perks, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Oakley Cotropia, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Freeman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Freeman's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Maggie Walker, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freeman will challenge Prince George at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Maggie Walker, they will face off against Meadowbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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