Franklinville hasn't had much luck against Fillmore recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Eagles at 11:00 a.m. The last three games Franklinville has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Six must be Franklinville's lucky number: they beat Bolivar-Richburg with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Panthers beat the Wolverines by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-5.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Fillmore challenged Friendship on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Golden Eagles 22-1.
Mylee Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morghyn Ross, who fired off four runs, two triples, and three RBI while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mattie McCumiskey, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Franklinville now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Fillmore, their record now sits at 1-0.
Franklinville couldn't quite get it done against Fillmore when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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