Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Pittsburg Pirates by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Freedom of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Gabe Jost was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Freedom saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaren Barajas, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Freedom was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pittsburg only hit no.
On Pittsburg's side, the team relied heavily on JJ Robinson, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Freedom's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Pittsburg, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Freedom will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Clayton Valley Charter at 11:00 a.m. As for Pittsburg, they will challenge American Canyon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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