Todd County Central hasn't had much luck against Franklin-Simpson recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rebels will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Franklin-Simpson will be up against a hot Todd County Central team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Rebels never let Jo Byrns get on the board and left with an 11-0 win on Monday.
Not much got past Olivia Weikel, who gave up just three hits to keep Jo Byrns off the board. Weikel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Naomi Gammon was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Ella Hall, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Todd County Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in nine consecutive games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Franklin-Simpson, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They put the hurt on Westmoreland with a sharp 11-5 victory on Monday.
Lilly Ferguson and Kloie Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Ferguson went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Smith went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Addison Shelton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Todd County Central's win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Franklin-Simpson, their victory bumped their record up to 17-11.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Todd County Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Franklin-Simpson struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Todd County Central might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Franklin-Simpson in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
