Softball Preview: Franklin Academy Huskies vs. Saranac Spartans
Franklin Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Saranac is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Franklin Academy Huskies will take on the Saranac Spartans at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Saranac took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Franklin Academy, who comes in off a win.
Last Wednesday, Franklin Academy had just enough and edged Salmon River out 6-5.
Meanwhile, Saranac started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Ticonderoga. They fell just short of the Sentinels by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Saranac has scored all season.
Abby Owen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Saranac saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Irelyn Ryan, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Franklin Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Saranac, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
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