Roanoke Rapids had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Franklinton Rams. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Roanoke Rapids considering their two-run performance the game before.
Carson Duncan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Duncan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, RJ Williams was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Shep Fowler, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Roanoke Rapids' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Franklinton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Rocky Mount the next time they take the field. Roanoke Rapids will head out to face Rocky Mount at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Franklinton will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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