Anderson is 2-8 against Frankton since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Indians will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Anderson has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Anderson fell victim to Alexandria-Monroe and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 16-0. The Indians' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Frankton brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on Mt. Vernon with a sharp 10-1 victory on Tuesday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Marauders recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Zoey Coppess was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Aly Smith was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Ava Stanley was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Frankton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mt. Vernon only posted a batting average of .087.
Frankton pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average this season. As for Anderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Anderson suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Frankton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Indians 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.
