Marion-Franklin has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Independence 76ers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Wednesday, Marion-Franklin fell victim to a rough 21-4 loss at the hands of Eastmoor Academy.
Meanwhile, Independence can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Africentric Early College. The win was familiar territory for Independence who now have three in a row.
Felix Palomo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Palomo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Independence let Jadiel Colon and Luis Romero- Orellana loose on the outfield. Colon scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Romero- Orellana scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Colon is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Nathaniel Pigott, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Marion-Franklin dropped their record down to 3-10 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Marion-Franklin might still be hurting after the 23-5 loss they got from Independence in their previous meeting on April 10th. Will Marion-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 baseball content.
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