The Franklin Panthers the host Murphy Bulldogs baseball team by a count of 12-8 in Monday's non-league bout.

The Panthers now possess a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pisgah for a Mountain Seven 3A bout on Tuesday, March 19. Franklin will face a Bears team coming off a 8-4 non-league win over Erwin (Asheville, NC). The Bears record now stands at 4-3.

Next, the Bulldogs face the Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A bout, on Tuesday, March 26. Murphy will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record.