Franklin Central extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-6 in the process. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Avon Orioles. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Flashes were not able to get on the board.
Franklin Central got a good showing from Jake Hotovec, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Hotovec gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.
As for Avon, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
On Avon's side, they got a great performance from Carter Beck as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Beck has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brayden Salyer was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Jack Bland was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Avon beat Franklin Central by a score of 13-0 on Thursday.
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