Softball Preview: Franklin Towne Warriors vs. Science Leadership Academy
Franklin Towne has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against Science Leadership Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Towne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Franklin Towne is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Abraham Lincoln (and have done all season long). Franklin Towne was the clear victor by a 16-0 margin over Abraham Lincoln on Friday. While fans of Franklin Towne might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Aubrey Seider made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Seider has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Seider was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Franklin Towne let Emma Dahl and Ahnyla Rivera loose on the outfield. Dahl scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Rivera scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Molly Pagel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Science Leadership Academy lost 9-3 to Central on Thursday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Science Leadership Academy has scored all season.
Franklin Towne pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Science Leadership Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-2.
Franklin Towne took their win against Science Leadership Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Franklin Towne since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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