The Franklin County Tech Eagles will challenge the Smith Academy Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin County Tech will be strutting in after a win while Smith Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Franklin County Tech is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over Turners Falls. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 18, 2024.
Mason Lehtomaki looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Hunter Donahue was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Hicks, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Smith Academy had to start their season on the road last Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Athol, falling 15-3. The Falcons have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Jake Wilcox made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Everything went Franklin County Tech's way against Smith Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Franklin County Tech made off with a 10-0 victory. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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