Baseball Game Preview: Franklinton Red Rams vs. Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets

For the second straight game, Franklinton will face off against Roanoke Rapids. Franklinton will be playing at home against Roanoke Rapids at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklinton is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.

Franklinton lost 13-2 to Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday.

For Roanoke Rapids' part, Franklinton's batters probably weren't too happy with Ayden Brantley, who pitched a no hitter and racked up six Ks (he gave up three walks). Brantley also allowed no hits, which is notable because Roanoke Rapids is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 2-4 otherwise.

At the plate, Roanoke Rapids got a massive performance out of Blaine Warren, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Warren also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Roanoke Rapids is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 2-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Landen Briggs, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Roanoke Rapids always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Franklinton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Roanoke Rapids, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-4 record.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Franklinton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Roanoke Rapids struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.