Fremont had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-5-1 to make it four. They fell just short of the Whitehall Vikings by a score of 9-8. If the Packers were looking for revenge after losing 10-8 to the Vikings when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Izabel Austin and Maddie Baden did some serious damage despite the final result: Austin went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI, while Baden went 3-for-4 with one run and one double. Ava Geers also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Whitehall, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 18, 2024.
On Whitehall's side, Megan Leatrea was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Leatrea has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Janie Fagan was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Annabel Kevwitch, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fremont beat Whitehall by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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