Softball Recap: Franklin Monroe Jets vs. Marion Local Flyers
Franklin Monroe fell victim to Marion Local and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They fell just short of the Marion Local Flyers by a score of 1-0. That's two games in a row now that Franklin Monroe has lost by just one run.
Keihl Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On Marion Local's side, their victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Swain, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Franklin Monroe has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season. As for Marion Local, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Monroe is on the road again on Tuesday to play Ansonia at 5:00 p.m. Ansonia is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Franklin Monroe will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Marion Local, they will head out on the road to challenge Versailles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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