Northampton extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Freedom Patriots. Konkrete Kids fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Patriots since on Saturday.
Northampton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Hensel, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Freedom, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. Considering they have won six games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On Freedom's side, Matt Heineman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Heineman has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up a single earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Santiago Rodriguez was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of John Phillips, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northampton will welcome Pocono Mountain East at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Konkrete Kids surely won't give up without a fight. As for Freedom, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Stroudsburg at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountaineers have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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