Franklin County hasn't had much luck against Great Crossing recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Flyers will be playing at home against Great Crossing at 6:00 p.m. Franklin County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
If Franklin County beats Great Crossing with 17 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Flyers were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over Paul Laurence Dunbar on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Flyers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
R Landers was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Landers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Aaliyah Tillman
| 04/16/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar | 4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Madison Southern | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Paul Laurence Dunbar | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Henry Clay | 1 |
In other batting news, Franklin County got a massive performance out of Aaliyah Tillman, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Tillman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of K McGowan, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Great Crossing came up short against Montgomery County on Wednesday and fell 11-7.
Emma Sutton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ashtyn Holbrook, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Franklin County's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Great Crossing, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Great Crossing's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Franklin County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. It's a different story for Great Crossing, though, as they've only averaged .329. Will they be able to contain Franklin County's hitters?
Franklin County suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Great Crossing in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Flyers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
