Franklin had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 11-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the Attleboro Bombardiers by a score of 5-4. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bombardiers earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
As for Attleboro, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 8-11-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
For Attleboro's part, Ryan Landry was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Landry was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Jake Westwater looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Attleboro let Austin Taliaferro and Ben Lally run wild. Taliaferro went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Lally went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Lally has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Tatum Cambridge, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Franklin will square off against Oliver Ames at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Attleboro, they will take on Sharon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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