Softball Game Preview: Rocky Mount Gryphons vs. Franklinton Red Rams

Rocky Mount is 0-10 against Franklinton since March of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Gryphons will welcome the Red Rams at 4:00 p.m.

Rocky Mount is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 32nd straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 7-0 to Southern Nash.

Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Franklinton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Northern Nash last Friday. The Red Rams blew past the Knights 15-8. The Red Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.

Franklinton let Kaylei Main and Madison Peebles run wild. Main scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Peebles scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits Peebles has posted since back in March of 2024. Bailey Jo Helton was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.

They weren't the only one making solid contact: Franklinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Franklinton's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Rocky Mount, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.

Rocky Mount might still be hurting after the 29-11 loss they got from Franklinton when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Gryphons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.