Franklin extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-9. They lost 15-6 to the Lincoln Tigers. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Candace Macias led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brenda Chavez, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs.
As for Lincoln, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-3. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Lincoln's side, Melody Martinez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jaylene Celis was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Melaney Rogelio, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Franklin will challenge rival Bravo at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Lincoln is set to square off against their familiar foe Eagle Rock at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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