Softball Recap: NCSSM: Durham Unicorns vs. Franklin Academy Patriots
NCSSM: Durham is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 19-3 to the Franklin Academy Patriots on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to NCSSM: Durham of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Franklin Academy's part, Hannah Pegram made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Pegram has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Pegram was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Franklin Academy got a massive performance out of Gabrielle Pendola, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Justham, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
NCSSM: Durham's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Franklin Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11.
NCSSM: Durham does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Franklin Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Whiteville at 6:00 p.m. Whiteville is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Franklin Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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