Freedom had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Lake Nona on Monday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 10-0 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Patriots, who have now won four matchups in a row.
Joseph Franco was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Joel Santiago was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Patriots
| 02/23/26 vs Lake Nona | 40.7% |
| 02/20/26 vs Edgewater | 18.2% |
| 02/18/26 vs Ocoee | 23.8% |
| 02/17/26 @ Gateway | 35.5% |
| 02/13/26 vs Innovation | 25% |
| + 6 more games |
Freedom was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Freedom's record now sits at 5-2. As for Lake Nona, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Freedom will take on Timber Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lake Nona, they will be taking part in a tournament against Cypress Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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