Hopkins Academy is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Franklin County Tech is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Hopkins Academy Golden Hawks will take on the Franklin County Tech Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Hopkins Academy lost 7-1 to Franklin County Tech two weeks ago.
For Franklin County Tech's part, Hannah Gilbert was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Gilbert has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Gilbert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cordelia Guerin, who went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaitlin Trudeau, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hopkins Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Franklin County Tech, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Hopkins Academy might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Franklin County Tech when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Hopkins Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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