After both having extra time off, the Freeport Bulldogs and the Baker Gators will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field one another at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Freeport has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Freeport made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Vernon, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Freeport put the hurt on Vernon with a sharp 21-11 victory last Thursday. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Annsleigh Withey and Kaylee Worrell did most of the damage at the plate: Withey scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Worrell got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Withey also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kayla Stephens, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Freeport lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Baker's offense. They came up short against Northview last Thursday, falling 12-0. The loss continues a trend for the Gators in their meetings with the Chiefs: they've now lost three in a row.
Freeport's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Baker, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Freeport has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Baker struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Freeport suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Baker in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Freeport avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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