Franklin had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-21-1 to make it six. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Page Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-4 back in March.
Addison Myers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
As for Page, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games.
On Page's side, Ashley Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Adriana Callahan was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Anna Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Franklin will face off against Dickson County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Page, they are taking a road trip to challenge Independence at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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