Sadly, Freeport is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Deer Lakes Lancers on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that Freeport has lost by exactly three runs.
For Deer Lakes' part, Ryan Cochran made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Cochran has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cochran was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
Cochran wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Freeport has fallen quite a ways from their 15-6 record last season and are now at 0-4. As for Deer Lakes, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freeport will take on Burrell at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Deer Lakes, they will be playing at home against East Allegheny at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Deer Lakes is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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