Unity Reed hasn't had much luck against Freedom recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will take on the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Unity Reed has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Unity Reed's offense. They lost 17-0 to Osbourn on Wednesday. The Lions' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Freedom). They blew past John Champe 25-9 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
McKenzie Powell was incredible, getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Calleigh Schroeder, who got on base in six of her seven plate appearances with four runs and two RBI.
Freedom always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .661. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Champe only posted an OBP of .439.
Unity Reed's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Freedom, their record now sits at 5-7.
Unity Reed suffered a grim 23-0 defeat to Freedom when the teams last played back in March. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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