Franklin and West Henderson are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Franklin Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the West Henderson Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin will be looking to keep their 20-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, it was close, but Franklin sidestepped Smoky Mountain for a 6-4 victory.
Kendall Rumans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ashlyn McConnell and Jozy Dehart did most of the damage at the plate: McConnell scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Dehart scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Birchard, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, West Henderson gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on A.C. Reynolds with a sharp 7-1 victory.
Franklin's win bumped their record up to 14-2. As for West Henderson, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
Franklin came up short against West Henderson in their previous matchup on April 12th, falling 12-7. Will Franklin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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