Softball Game Preview: Franklin Knights vs. Sharon Tigers

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Previous Games

03/26/26 - Away	0-18 L
04/23/25 - Away	0-15 L
04/01/25 - Home	0-13 L
05/06/24 - Away	0-8 L
04/16/24 - Home	1-11 L
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Franklin and Sharon are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Sharon's (thus far) undefeated season.

Wednesday just wasn't the day for Franklin's offense. They came up short against Hickory on Wednesday, falling 15-0.

Meanwhile, Sharon put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Tuesday. They never let Jamestown get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. Considering the Tigers have won six matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Madelyn Vogan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one triple.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Izzy Renner, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Addie McFann was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Sharon, their victory bumped their record up to 11-0.

Franklin suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Sharon in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.