Baseball Game Preview: Franklin Regional Panthers vs. Penn-Trafford Warriors

For the second straight game, Franklin Regional will face off against Penn-Trafford. The Panthers will square off against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin Regional has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Penn-Trafford will come in with seven straight wins.

On Monday, Franklin Regional came up short against Penn-Trafford and fell 7-3.

For Penn-Trafford's part, Hunter Brown looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Brown has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 13 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Brayden Stone was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Nico Casciato was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Penn-Trafford's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Franklin Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.

Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Franklin Regional hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Penn-Trafford struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.