Softball Recap: Fishers Tigers vs. Franklin Central Flashes
Fishers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Franklin Central Flashes by a score of 11-10. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fishers of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Hailey Kinder and Brooke Johnson did some serious damage despite the final result: Kinder scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Johnson scored a run while going 2-for-4. Taylor Duplessis was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Franklin Central's side, Miley Smith looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sarah Miller, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ashyr Lawson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Fishers' defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Franklin Central, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-10.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Brownsburg the next time they take the field. Franklin Central will head out to face Brownsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Fishers will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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