Softball Game Preview: Franklin Panthers vs. Bernstein Dragons

The Franklin Panthers will face off against the Bernstein Dragons at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.

Franklin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Santee with a sharp 20-5 victory. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

The team relied heavily on Kamila Sanchez, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Hailey Aguilar, who went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.

Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .732. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Bernstein entered their tilt with Camino Nuevo Dalzell Lance Campus on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 19-6 margin over the Tigers. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.

Franklin's win bumped their record up to 3-17. As for Bernstein, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.