Softball Recap: Chiles Wins Going Away Against Freeport

Timberwolves

Margin (Wins)

02/18/25 @ Sneads	34
03/07/25 vs West Port	26
02/27/25 @ Leon	16
03/07/25 vs Freeport	15
02/25/25 @ Blountstown	11

While Chiles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Freeport Bulldogs on Friday. Considering the Timberwolves have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Anna Kate Barber made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

In other pitching news, Avery Jones looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mia Hemenway, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Adelyn Matthews was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-4.

Chiles kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Chiles' record now sits at 7-1. As for Freeport, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Chiles didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 defeat against Madison County on the 17th. As for Freeport, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 9-8 victory against West Port on the 7th.