Freedom's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hibriten Panthers a 12-0 shutout. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Freedom has managed all season.
Daniell Robinson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigayle Gibson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Skinner, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Freedom has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. As for Hibriten, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Freedom will head out on the road to square off against Owen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Owen is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so Freedom will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hibriten, they will head out on the road to challenge Ashe County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ashe County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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