De Freitas Hits 2 HRs

The Jersey Shore BlueClaws defeated the Spartanburgers 6-4 in 10 innings at Fifth Third Park. Arturo De Freitas had a standout performance, hitting two home runs in his first two at-bats and throwing out three would-be base stealers.

De Freitas' first home run was a 410-foot solo shot onto the Spartanburg Community College Berm in left-center field, putting the Spartanburgers on the board in the bottom of the second. He delivered again in the fifth, crushing a two-run homer off the batter's eye in center field.

The Jersey Shore BlueClaws fought back, with Devin Saltiban leading off the fourth inning with a home run to tie the game. TJayy Walton scored two runners from first and third with a single in the same inning. Juan Villavicencio hit a two-out RBI single to put Jersey Shore in front.

Kai Wynyard provided two innings of scoreless relief for Hub City in the eighth and ninth innings, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The Spartanburgers have a record of 57-70 and 23-38, while the Jersey Shore BlueClaws have a record of 46-79 and 20-40.

## What it means The loss is a setback for the Spartanburgers, who were looking to build momentum after a long road trip. Despite the strong performance from De Freitas, the team was unable to come out on top. The win is a boost for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, who are looking to turn their season around.

The outcome of this game is significant for both teams, as they continue to battle for position in their respective standings. The Spartanburgers will look to regroup and come back strong in their next game, while the Jersey Shore BlueClaws will aim to build on their momentum and secure more wins.