The Freedom Area Bulldogs will challenge the New Brighton Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Freedom Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Freedom Area took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Laurel. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted against the Spartans since April 26, 2018.
Tommy Ward was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
Meanwhile, New Brighton unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 14-7 to Shenango.
Jaxson Zahn was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Freedom Area now has a winning record of 6-5. As for New Brighton, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Freedom Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like New Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Freedom Area might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from New Brighton in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Bulldogs 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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