The Franklin Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Wilson Mules at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilson took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Franklin, who comes in off a win.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Franklin and Marshall, and Franklin kept the tradition alive. The Panthers put the hurt on the Barristers with a sharp 8-1 victory on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Wilson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-6 to Lincoln. Mules fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Wednesday.
Franklin's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Wilson, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Franklin took their victory against Wilson when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 10-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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