Softball Recap: Franklin County Wins Going Away Against Rushville

Franklin County was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rushville on Tuesday. The Wildcats blew past the Lions 14-0. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won three in a row.

Isabella Stenger

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/13/25 vs Rushville	2
05/12/25 @ Lawrenceburg	1
05/10/25 @ New Castle	1
04/23/25 vs South Dearborn	1
04/19/25 vs Union County	1

Isabella Stenger made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Brooke Stang was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Bailey Kaiser, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run.

Franklin County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rushville only posted an OBP of .286.

Franklin County now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Rushville, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.

Franklin County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 25-0 victory against South Dearborn on the 15th. As for Rushville, they will welcome Beech Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.