Franklin won the last time they faced Murphy and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs, sneaking past 7-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Suzanna Cabe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Kendall Rumans
| 03/04/26 vs Murphy | 3 |
| 02/27/26 vs Tuscola | 1 |
| 05/09/25 vs North Davidson | 1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Erwin | 1 |
| 04/29/25 @ West Henderson | 1 |
| + 9 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kendall Rumans, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Awtrey, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
The victory got Franklin back to even at 1-1. As for Murphy, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will host Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Murphy, they will welcome Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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