Freeburg had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Mater Dei Knights 3-2. That's two games straight that Freeburg has won by just one run.
Samantha Roulanaitis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Catie Beaston was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Mater Dei's side, Katie Huels made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Freeburg has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 24-3 record this season. As for Mater Dei, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Freeburg will head out on the road to face off against East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Freeburg is looking to tack on another W to their 23-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Mater Dei, they will challenge Father McGivney Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mater Dei is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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