Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Colonial Grenadiers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Grenadiers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 13-3 loss back in March.
Allison Smith
| 04/02/25 vs Colonial | 14 |
| 03/28/25 vs Gateway | 17 |
| 03/27/25 @ Legacy Charter | 14 |
| 03/26/25 @ Dr. Phillips | 8 |
| 03/12/25 @ Wekiva | 14 |
| + 4 more games |
Allison Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylin Braasch, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Freedom's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Colonial, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-7 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freedom will take on Innovation in a tournament on Friday. As for Colonial, they will be taking part in a tournament against East River at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Grenadiers surely won't give up without a fight.
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