Freeport is 10-0 against Jefferson since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Freeport Pretzels will head out on the road to challenge the Jefferson J-Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Neither Freeport nor Jefferson posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Freeport lost 13-1 to Hononegah on Monday. Freeport has struggled against Hononegah recently, as their match on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Kailen Pro made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-2 to Guilford.
Viola Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles.
Freeport's defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Freeport has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Freeport took their win against Jefferson in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 11-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Freeport since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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