Franklin County posted their closest win since April 29, 2024 on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past the Union County Patriots 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Braylon Kruthaupt
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Braylon Kruthaupt was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Franklin County is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Kruthaupt was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
In other pitching news, Franklin County got a great performance from Aiden Blair as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. The dominant performance also gave Blair a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
Kruthaupt wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Garrett Kuntz, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Owen Baker also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
The victory got Franklin County back to even at 3-3. As for Union County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Franklin County beat Union County by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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