Baseball Preview: Franklin Monroe Jets vs. National Trail Blazers
Franklin Monroe is on a five-game streak of home losses, National Trail a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Franklin Monroe Jets will take on the National Trail Blazers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. National Trail took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Franklin Monroe, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, it was close, but Franklin Monroe sidestepped Ansonia for a 3-2 victory.
Chase Stebbins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Franklin Monroe saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Conner Neitzelt, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, National Trail came up short against Marion Local on Monday and fell 9-5.
Franklin Monroe's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for National Trail, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Franklin Monroe came up short against National Trail in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Franklin Monroe 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 baseball content.
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