Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell just short of the Miamisburg Vikings by a score of 12-11. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Franklin of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Miamisburg's part, Teddy Trupp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Trupp has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Trupp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Logan Walker was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Wyatt Shahan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Miamisburg, their win bumped their record up to 11-16.
Franklin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Miamisburg, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Northmont at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Miamisburg has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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