Hickory hit Franklin with a six-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hornets. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Jack Wimer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Luke Marsteller was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Franklin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for Hickory, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Franklin is set to take on their familiar foe Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Hickory will challenge rival Sharon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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