Wildcats
| 03/20/25 vs Butler County | 4 |
| 03/18/25 @ Portland | 20 |
| 03/17/25 @ University Heights | 1 |
The Franklin-Simpson Wildcats will challenge the Glasgow Scotties at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin-Simpson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Franklin-Simpson proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 15) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Butler County. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since May 10, 2024.
Franklin-Simpson got a great performance from Jordan Brandon as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brady Delk, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Glasgow fell victim to South Warren and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spartans. The loss leaves the Scotties still looking for their first win of the season.
Glasgow's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3-1. As for Franklin-Simpson, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Glasgow's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Franklin-Simpson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. It's a different story for Glasgow, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Franklin-Simpson's hitters?
Franklin-Simpson couldn't quite get it done against Glasgow in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Will Franklin-Simpson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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