Freeport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Guilford Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-2 back in April.
Diem Beach put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Quinn Krzeminiski was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Barr, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Freeport's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Guilford, they moved to 8-16 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freeport will square off against Belvidere North at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Thunder will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Pretzels surely won't give up without a fight. As for Guilford, they will face off against Hononegah at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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