Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Gateway Panthers, falling 19-9. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2018.
Allison Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and 18 unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Elaine Barnes was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Gemma Bartlinski was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Patriots
| 03/28/25 vs Gateway | 56.2% |
| 03/27/25 @ Legacy Charter | 27.6% |
| 03/26/25 @ Dr. Phillips | 17.6% |
| 03/12/25 @ Wekiva | 55.8% |
| 03/11/25 @ Innovation | 42.9% |
| + 9 more games |
Even though they lost, Freedom always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. The last time their OBP was this high was back in February.
Freedom's record is now 1-13. As for Gateway, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freedom will venture away from home to challenge East River at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Gateway, they will head out to square off against Celebration at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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