Kaleb Freeman named PBC Player of the Week

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – University of North Georgia baseball player Kaleb Freeman was named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week Tuesday.

Freeman began his collegiate career by hitting .400 against No. 16 Lee as the Nighthawks took two of three games. The catcher/DH from Flowery Branch, Georgia, went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in his first career game. He was 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk in game two and 1-for-4 with another double and an RBI in game three.

Freeman is tied for the conference lead in doubles and is also ranked in the PBC top 10 in batting average, slugging percentage and RBI.

The Nighthawks will be back on the field Friday afternoon to open a three-game series with Mars Hill. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.