Baseball Game Preview: Franklin Central Flashes vs. Avon Orioles

For the second straight game, Franklin Central will face off against Avon. The Flashes will head out to square off against the Orioles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Central has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Avon will come in with four straight wins.

Wednesday just wasn't the day for Franklin Central's offense. They fell 5-0 to Avon on Wednesday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Flashes were not able to get on the board.

Franklin Central got a good showing from Jake Hotovec, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest earned runs Hotovec has allowed since back in April of 2024.

Avon's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Franklin Central, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.