Freeport extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-9 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Highlands Golden Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-2 on April 4th.
As for Highlands, they now have a winning record of 6-5. Considering they have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Highlands' part, Madison Gorney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Gorney has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Mallory Zendarski and Gabby Chambers did most of the damage at the plate: Zendarski went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Chambers went 1-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Chambers has posted since back in March. Kasiah McKnight also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Freeport will square off against rival Indiana at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Highlands is set to challenge their familiar foe Derry at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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