Baseball Recap: Franklin Panthers vs. Eagle Rock Eagles
Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagle Rock Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Franklin of the 8-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Eagle Rock's part, Jake Sugi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Sugi has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sugi was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
In other batting news, Jaden Jimenez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Ayden Encarnacion was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Eagle Rock, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Franklin will be playing at home against Lincoln at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Franklin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Eagle Rock, they will take on Wilson at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Wilson's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Eagle Rock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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