Softball Game Preview: Franklin County Flyers vs. Montgomery County Indians

The Franklin County Flyers will head out to take on the Montgomery County Indians at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.

Franklin County gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 9-6 win over Mercer County.

Meanwhile, Montgomery County got the win against Paris on Wednesday by a conclusive 16-1. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Madison Cox was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Sara Zink was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

Montgomery County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paris only posted an OBP of .250.

Franklin County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Montgomery County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-3.

Both Franklin County and Montgomery County just can't seem to miss. The Flyers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Montgomery County struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Franklin County came out on top in a nail-biter against Montgomery County when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 13-12. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Flyers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.