Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns as the Franklin Academy Patriots made off with a 19-3 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Franklin Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Hannah Pegram made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Pegram has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Pegram was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Franklin Academy got a massive performance out of Gabrielle Pendola, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Addison Justham was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Franklin Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11. As for NCSSM: Durham, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13.
Franklin Academy will take on Whiteville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Whiteville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. NCSSM: Durham does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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