It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Freedom had no problem doing just that on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Braden River Pirates 7-6. The win was some much needed relief for Freedom as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak.
Bryce Nanns was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Liam Harris was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
On Braden River's side, Matt Schefer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Braden River hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freedom struck out seven times.
Freedom's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-20. As for Braden River, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-13.
Freedom didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-0 loss vs. Parrish Community on the 30th. Braden River does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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