Recap
Bethlehem, PA — Even though Freedom Patriots Club collected four hits to Liberty's three, they still fell 7-3 on Wednesday. Josh Griffith, Nate Taranto, Joshua Volkert, and Nicholas Campana each collected one hit for Freedom Patriots Club.
Freedom Patriots Club were the first to get on the board in the first when Josh Griffith drew a walk, SCoring one run. Ricky Del Vatte hit into a fielder's choice, which helped Liberty tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
A single by Joshua Volkert gave Freedom Patriots Club the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third. Cale Collins laid down a sacrifice bunt, which helped Liberty tie the game at two in the bottom of the fourth.
Liberty made the score 6-2 in the bottom of the fifth after an error scored one run, Braden Kashner scored after tagging up, and Mac Pavlish singled, scoring two runs.
Max Hall stepped on the bump first for Freedom Patriots Club. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and two runs over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four. Braden Kashner stepped on the mound first for Liberty. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking nine. Josh Griffith, Joshua Volkert, and Jake Androu each drove in one run for Freedom Patriots Club. Max Hall led Freedom Patriots Club with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 13 walks for the game. Freedom Patriots Club turned one double play in the game. Braden Kashner, Brady Heffernan, and Mac Pavlish each collected one hit for Liberty. Ricky Del Vatte and Mac Pavlish each drove in two runs for Liberty. Liberty had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Braden Kashner and Braden Perreault led the team with two free passes each. Liberty turned one double play in the game.
Freedom Patriots Club will travel to Phillipsburg for their next game on Saturday.