Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 16-4 to the Beresford Watchdogs. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Beresford apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Beresford's part, Brynlee Mohning tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Keely Merrigan, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and a double. Anna Latendresse was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6. As for Beresford, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy will face off against Scotland/Menno at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Scotland/Menno will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Beresford, they will head out on the road to challenge Canton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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