Baseball Game Preview: Franklin Wildcats vs. Trinity Raiders

The Franklin Wildcats will take on the Trinity Raiders at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Trinity's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Franklin was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Casey County on Thursday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Rebels. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Franklin got a great performance from Talon Conrad as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.

Aiden Standifer

Stolen Base

04/03/25 vs Casey County	2
04/02/25 vs Jackson County	1
04/01/25 vs Bath County	2
03/31/25 vs Ridgewood	2

On the hitting side, Aiden Standifer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Standifer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Beeson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Trinity lost 17-2 to Jackson County on Thursday. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Kayin Howard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those doubles were his first of the season.

Trinity's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Franklin, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Franklin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Trinity struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.