Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Watauga Pioneers. Even if the Patriots couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Daniell Robinson
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Daniell Robinson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Kadance Ward was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Rhiley Buchanan was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Freedom kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. This was only their second loss (out of seven games) when they post 11 or more hits.
Freedom's record now sits at 5-9. As for Watauga, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freedom will head out to face off against Alexander Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alexander Central will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Freedom surely won't give up without a fight. As for Watauga, they are taking a road trip to square off against Ashe County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Watauga's pitchers better be ready for this one: Ashe County has averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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