Laurel and Freedom Area are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Laurel Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Freedom Area Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Laurel will head into Friday's game ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on Wednesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 14-8 to Shenango. Laurel has not had much luck with Shenango recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Laurel saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Robert Kissick, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Freedom Area fell victim to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 9-0 to the Chargers.
Laurel's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Freedom Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Laurel has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Freedom Area struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Laurel took their win against Freedom Area in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. Does Laurel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Freedom Area turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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