Liberty had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 8-3 to make it four. They fell just short of the Freeman Scotties by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lancers have suffered since May 24, 2024.
Liberty saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lillie Unruh, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Another was Riley Kelley, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base.
As for Freeman, the win keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.8 runs this season.
On Freeman's side, Kaylee Ripke made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Ripke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Liberty will host Medical Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 12 runs per game this season. As for Freeman, they will face off against Kittitas/Thorp at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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