Preview: Franklin Academy Patriots vs. Oxford Prep Griffins
The Franklin Academy Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Oxford Prep Griffins at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Franklin Academy fell victim to Vance Charter and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Knights. The defeat means Franklin Academy is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Oxford Prep's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Falls Lake by a score of 7-6. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Oxford Prep in their matchups with Falls Lake: they've now lost six in a row.
Hayley Gilleland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Abbey Drake made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Hailey Crowder was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two triples and two runs.
Franklin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Oxford Prep, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-1.
Franklin Academy suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Oxford Prep when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Franklin Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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