It was a good run, but Freeport unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 8-2 to the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Freeport couldn't push the score so high this time.
Rosie Panenka and Vanessa St.Pierre stepped up to the plate in a big way. Panenka scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while St.Pierre went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On North Yarmouth Academy's side, Lily Rawnsley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Rawnsley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, North Yarmouth Academy let Jordan Nash and Cami Casserly loose on the outfield. Nash scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Casserly went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Sadie Morgan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Freeport's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-1. As for North Yarmouth Academy, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-1.
Freeport is on the road again on Monday to play York at 4:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Freeport: 3.3, York: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for North Yarmouth Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Sacopee Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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