Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Sumner Stingrays by a score of 4-2. Freedom was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sumner apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Cade Hoffman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Liam Harris made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
On Sumner's side, the team relied heavily on Deven Mena, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Winston Pennant was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Freedom's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Sumner, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freedom will challenge Strawberry Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Strawberry Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Sumner, they will head out on the road to take on Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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