The Freeman Falcons will face off against the North Andrew Cardinals at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Freeman has three straight victories, North Andrew has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, Freeman was able to grind out a solid win over Wilber-Clatonia, taking the game 5-2.
The team relied heavily on Taelyn Lang, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 15 matchups. Another player making a difference was Bryleigh Crouse, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Freeman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. They are 6-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times North Andrew and Pattonsburg had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Cardinals fell 9-6 to the Panthers on Thursday.
Freeman now has a winning record of 9-8. As for North Andrew, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Freeman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like North Andrew struggles in that department as they've averaged .312. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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