Freeport extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They fell 4-1 to the Indiana Little Indians. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Little Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Indiana, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-8. Four seems to be a good number for they as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
For Indiana's part, Samantha Martin made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, Martin is now averaging an impressive 5.8 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Cass was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freeport will square off against Highlands at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Rams have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Indiana, they will face off against Derry at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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