Kaufer is 0-10 against Freer since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Seahawks will head out to take on the Buckaroos at 1:00 p.m. The last three games Kaufer has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, Kaufer didn't have quite enough to beat Odem and fell 8-7. That's two games in a row now that the Seahawks have lost by just one run.
Liam Hinojosa and Sef Gutierrez did some serious damage despite the final result: Hinojosa got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Gutierrez went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases. Benny Rodriguez was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Freer came up short against Premont on Tuesday and fell 8-4.
Freer saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Espinoza, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Another was Eli Luna, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
Kaufer's record is now 2-4. As for Freer, the loss was their first on the road, dropping their record down to 9-7-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kaufer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .563. However, it's not like Freer struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kaufer suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Freer in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Seahawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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