Freeport extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hononegah Indians. If the Pretzels were looking for revenge after losing 13-1 to the Indians when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Diem Beach was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Madelyn Barr made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. Quinn Krzeminiski was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
As for Hononegah, their win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games.
On Hononegah's side, the team relied heavily on Irelyn O'Brian, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave O'Brian a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Megan Kelly, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Freeport wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 17-14 loss against Belvidere on the 30th. As for Hononegah, they have also already played their next game, an 11-0 win against Rockford Auburn on the 30th.
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