Freedom's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Brandon Eagles with a sharp 12-3 victory. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won seven in a row.
Freedom got a great performance from Gaige Spano as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts Spano has posted since back in March of 2025.
Brady Hall
| 02/12/26 @ Brandon | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Tampa Bay Tech | 2 |
| 02/26/25 @ Chamberlain | 2 |
| 02/13/25 @ Blake | 2 |
| 02/10/26 @ Strawberry Crest | 1 |
On the hitting side, Brady Hall was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Devon Acord, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Freedom was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brandon only posted a batting average of .269.
The victory got Freedom back to even at 1-1. As for Brandon, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Freedom will head out to challenge Hillsborough at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Patriots their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Brandon, they will venture away from home to take on Strawberry Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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