Freeman is 0-10 against Deep Run since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Mavericks will host the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Freeman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Freeman had taken J.R. Tucker down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Mavericks fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 5-4.
Caroline Baird spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Kayleigh Perks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Tess Landsee also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Deep Run came up short against King William on Wednesday and fell 4-1. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Cavaliers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Deep Run saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Black, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Freeman's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Deep Run, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Freeman hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Deep Run struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Freeman suffered a grim 14-8 defeat to Deep Run when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Mavericks 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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