Barringer extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Franklin Warriors. If the Blue Bears were looking for revenge after losing 6-2 to the Warriors when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Franklin, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Franklin's part, Shayne Rooney tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Rooney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Michael Schiermeyer, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Franklin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Stanley Madera, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Barringer will look to defend their home field on Monday against West Orange at 4:00 p.m. As for Franklin, they will head out to face off against Hillsborough at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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