Baseball Game Preview: Nathan Hale Raiders vs. Franklin Quakers

Raiders

Runs

03/22/25 @ Sequim	13
03/21/25 @ Port Angeles	6
03/17/25 @ Ballard	7
03/15/25 @ Stanwood	2

Nathan Hale has gone a perfect 9-0 against Franklin recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. Nathan Hale will head out to challenge Franklin at 3:30 p.m. Nathan Hale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Nathan Hale not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 1, 2024. They blew past Sequim 13-1. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Andrew Goodman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Goodman was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Earlywine, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He also brought in three RBI, marking his first of the season. Finn Leach was another key player, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with two RBI.

Nathan Hale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .532. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Franklin had to start their season on the road last Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sammamish. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Nathan Hale's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

Nathan Hale took their victory against Franklin when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nathan Hale since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.