Freedom hasn't had much luck against Ashe County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Huskies at 6:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Freedom is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against South Caldwell, falling 7-1.
Meanwhile, Ashe County might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Hibriten who claimed the real prize. The Huskies fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3. The loss continues a trend for the Huskies in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.
Kye Pennington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gavin Eller and Drew Cheek did some serious damage despite the final result: Eller scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Cheek scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Ashe County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Freedom, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Freedom couldn't quite get it done against Ashe County in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 7-2. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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