The Freeport Bulldogs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Walton Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freeport is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Freeport fell victim to a tough 10-4 defeat at the hands of Baker.
Freeport got a good showing from Elizabeth Farris, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Freeport saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Megan Weller, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Walton entered their tilt with Chipley with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Tigers.
Chyanne Gregor made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Gregor was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Izzy Holden, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bailey Crowther, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Freeport's loss dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Walton, the victory got them back to even at 8-8-1.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Freeport has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Walton struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.6. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Freeport beat Walton 7-4 in their previous matchup back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Walton's Raina Pitts, who struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off two hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Freeport still be able to contain Pitts? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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