Heritage dropped their record down to 12-8 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 10-3 to the Freedom Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for Freedom, the victory got them back to even at 7-7-1. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Freedom's part, Jaclyn Graves looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Graves has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Yasmeen Sanchez was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Rhoads, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Heritage is set to square off against their familiar foe Antioch at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Freedom will face off against rival Liberty at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with the Falcons sitting on six straight wins and the Lions on seven.
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