Softball Preview: Franklin Monroe Jets vs. Marion Local Flyers
The Franklin Monroe Jets will head out on the road to face off against the Marion Local Flyers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin Monroe is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Things were looking good for Franklin Monroe after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Houston by a score of 5-4.
Keihl Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Olivia Sease was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Lila Davis was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Marion Local was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to Fort Loramie.
Haley Everman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Franklin Monroe's record is now 6-17. As for Marion Local, their record now sits at 4-11.
Franklin Monroe came out on top in a nail-biter against Marion Local in their previous matchup back in April of 2022, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Franklin Monroe 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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