Ocoee had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Freedom Patriots, falling 9-2. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Ocoee got a good showing from Gunnar Patterson, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Furthermore, Patterson didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Ocoee saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryson Gray, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocoee will face off against East Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Freedom, they will take on Cypress Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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