Rocky Mount is still looking for their season's first win. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Franklinton Rams on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rocky Mount of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Christian Buck put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Buck was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Buck wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack McKellar, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Franklinton's side, Pete Honse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Honse has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ethan LeBlanc was incredible, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Robbie Winston was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rocky Mount's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Franklinton, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-11.
Rocky Mount will square off against Northern Nash at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Rocky Mount has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Franklinton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nash Central at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Nash Central and Franklinton are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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