Softball Recap: Franklin Makes It Eight in a Row at Home

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 vs East Henderson	15
03/18/25 @ North Henderson	15
02/28/25 vs Madison	15
04/24/25 vs Smoky Mountain	10
04/11/25 vs Tuscola	10

Franklin won the last time they faced Smoky Mountain and things went their way on Thursday too. The Panthers put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 12-2 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.

Suzanna Cabe made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Ashlyn McConnell was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Meliah Mason, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Franklin pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Smoky Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.

Franklin will venture away from home to face off against T.C. Roberson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Smoky Mountain, they will be playing at home against Tuscola at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mountaineers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.76 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of.