Softball Preview: Benjamin Franklin Falcons vs. Edna Karr Cougars
The Benjamin Franklin Falcons are on the road again on Friday to play the Edna Karr Cougars at 5:00 p.m.
After soaring to 24 runs the game before, Benjamin Franklin was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 18-1 defeat at the hands of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
Benjamin Franklin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saharah Howard, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Edna Karr put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past Ursuline Academy 18-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Edna Karr.
Rayne St.Ann made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. St.Ann was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Edna Karr got a massive performance out of Korin Smith, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Diamond-Na?Shay James, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a double.
Benjamin Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Edna Karr, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Benjamin Franklin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .662. However, it's not like Edna Karr struggles in that department as they've averaged .573. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Benjamin Franklin took their victory against Edna Karr when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benjamin Franklin since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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