Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Freedom walked away with it. They came out on top against the Leto Falcons by a score of 6-3 on Wednesday. Six seems to be a good number for the Patriots as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
David Simpkins was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Gaige Spano looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Keven Made, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Logan Handville, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Patriots
| 04/15/26 vs Leto | 6-3 |
| 04/10/26 @ Wesley Chapel | 6-0 |
| 04/09/26 @ Spoto | 12-0 |
| 04/08/26 @ King | 7-0 |
| 04/04/26 @ Morgan | 8-0 |
| 04/02/26 vs King | 12-11 |
The win (which was Freedom's sixth in a row) raised their record to 18-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Leto, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Freedom will take on East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Leto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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