Softball Recap: Franklin Central's win ends six-game losing streak on the road

By Team Reports Apr 24, 2024, 6:29pm

Softball Recap: Franklin Central Purple Devils vs. Walton Warriors

Franklin Central can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Walton Warriors.

The team relied heavily on Katie Sanford, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Maddie Hyzer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Franklin Central's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Walton, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.

Franklin Central will take on Gilboa-Conesville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Walton, they will head out on the road to take on Harpursville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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