If Freeman was riding high off their 10-3 takedown of Hermitage last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Freeman Mavericks lost 14-8 to the Deep Run Wildcats on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Freeman of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Ryleigh Perks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Annie Keating, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Deep Run's side, Braelyn Baulsir made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Baulsir has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baulsir was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Jessica Kolkhorst was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Collier, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Freeman has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Deep Run, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freeman will take on Prince George at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Freeman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Deep Run, they will head out on the road to challenge Hermitage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hermitage is on a three-game streak of home wins, Deep Run a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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