There's no place like home for Frankfort, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They blew past the Elverado Falcons 13-6. That's more bragging rights for Frankfort, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Annabelle Hopkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched. Hopkins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hopkins was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Presley Sollers, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Courtney Russell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Elverado's side, Auna McClure and Mylee Roberts did some serious damage despite the final result: McClure scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Roberts scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Marshall, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Frankfort now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Elverado, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Frankfort will face off against Zeigler-Royalton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Zeigler-Royalton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Elverado, they will head out on the road to take on Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elverado is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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