Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the University Cougars. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Joel Santiago was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Hermes Garcia, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Freedom's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for University, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8.
Freedom wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-3 loss against Boone on the 28th. As for University, they have also already played their next matchup, a 14-2 defeat against Innovation on the 28th.
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