Franklin Community had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Greenwood on Tuesday. The Grizzly Cubs were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Woodmen. For the Grizzly Cubs, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 victory the Woodmen walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Jack Nelson
| 04/08/25 vs Greenwood | 7 |
| 03/30/24 vs Jennings County | 3 |
| 05/11/24 @ Plainfield | 2 |
| 05/08/24 @ Greenwood | 1 |
| 05/03/24 vs Bloomington South | 1 |
Jack Nelson looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Landen Basey and Carsten Bland did most of the damage at the plate: Basey scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Bland scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Bland has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Bullington, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Franklin Community's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Greenwood, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Franklin Community is set to square off against their familiar foe Plainfield at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will give the Grizzly Cubs their first taste of in-conference action this season. Meanwhile, Greenwood will challenge rival Whiteland at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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