Early Offensive Surge, Strong Pitching Lift Moo Past Renegades

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Fremont Moo wrapped up its trip to Jefferson City, Missouri, with a nine-inning contest on Sunday afternoon. The Moo used an early offensive surge and strong pitching to defeat the Renegades, 7-5.
After two scoreless innings, the Moo offense broke through in the third. Giovanni Malatesta led off with a two-out single before Carter McPeak doubled to left field to score Malatesta. Easton Leahy drew a walk, and Eamon O'Gorman singled to load the bases. Burke Jasa then stepped to the plate and crushed a ball to right field for a grand slam, giving the Moo a 5-0 lead.
The Moo stayed hot in the fourth as Malatesta was hit by a pitch to put a runner aboard. McPeak stepped to the plate and hammered a two-run home run to center field, extending the lead to 7-0.
The Renegades broke through in the fifth inning and added more runs in the seventh, scoring five unanswered to cut the deficit to 7-5.
Wyatt Henry shut down the Renegades over the final innings to secure the hard-fought victory as the Moo claimed the series finale, 7-5.
Matthew Marceau earned the win after pitching 5.0 innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out four.
Statistical Standouts
- Carter McPeak: 2-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
- Burke Jasa: 2-for-4, 4 RBI, BB, R
Fremont (21-17) will have Monday off before opening a six-game homestand with a two-game series against the Grand Island Fightin' Cranes on Tuesday, July 21. The series opener is Christmas in July. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.










