Softball Preview: Franklin Monroe Jets vs. Arcanum Trojans
Franklin Monroe is 0-5 against Arcanum since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Franklin Monroe Jets will be playing at home against the Arcanum Trojans at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Franklin Monroe took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Mississinawa Valley. With that win, Franklin Monroe brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Franklin Monroe got a great performance from Keihl Johnson as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Jocelyn Gray was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Olivia Sease was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Arcanum gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over Twin Valley South. The win was familiar territory for Arcanum who now have six in a row.
Franklin Monroe's victory bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Arcanum, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Franklin Monroe might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Arcanum when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Franklin Monroe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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