Deep Run is 10-0 against Freeman since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Deep Run Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Freeman Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Deep Run is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
On Tuesday, Deep Run got the win against Highland Springs by a conclusive 16-3.
Braelyn Baulsir made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only two earned runs while striking out six over five innings pitched. Baulsir was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Charlotte Boswell was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, eight RBI, and three runs. Alana Collier was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Freeman were a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 8-0 loss at the hands of Glen Allen. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Freeman was not able to get on the board.
Deep Run's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Freeman, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Freeman's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Deep Run has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Freeman, though, as they've been averaging only 3.6 per game. Will Deep Run keep running through batters, or will Freeman buck the trend?
Deep Run was able to grind out a solid victory over Freeman in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 5-1. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Freeman's Allie Hazelgrove, who tossed nine innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Deep Run to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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