Franklin Community lost against Mooresville on Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mooresville Pioneers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin Community in their matchups with Mooresville: they've now lost three in a row.
Franklin Community got a good showing from Brooks McNicholas, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McNicholas has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Trevor Lauononen was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Mooresville's side, Hogan Denny made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Denny was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Deklan Thompson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Tyler Denny, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Franklin Community's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Mooresville, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Cathedral the next time they take the field. Franklin Community will head out to face Cathedral at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Mooresville will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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