Baseball Preview: Wilton-Lyndeborough Warriors vs. Franklin Tornadoes
Wilton-Lyndeborough is 3-0 against Franklin since May of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Wilton-Lyndeborough Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Franklin Tornadoes at 4:00 p.m. Wilton-Lyndeborough is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Wilton-Lyndeborough had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Mascenic Regional.
Meanwhile, Franklin had to endure a 12-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Farmington on Wednesday. Franklin's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Owen Hannigan was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Tyler Bennett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4.
Wilton-Lyndeborough's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Franklin, their victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9.
Wilton-Lyndeborough skirted past Franklin 7-5 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Wilton-Lyndeborough repeat their success, or does Franklin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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