Freedom lost against Patriot last Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Freedom Eagles fell just short of the Patriot Pioneers by a score of 10-9. Freedom has not had much luck with Patriot recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Kaitlyn Bronowicz and McKenzie Powell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bronowicz scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Powell scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Calleigh Schroeder, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
On Patriot's side, Lillian Hanner looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hanner has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ally Logan was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Allison Day was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Freedom's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Patriot, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Freedom will head out on the road to face off against Gainesville at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Patriot, they will be playing at home against James Madison at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. James Madison will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Patriot surely won't give up without a fight.
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