Franklin-Simpson entered their tilt with Cumberland County on Saturday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 13-6 margin over the Panthers. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kloie Smith
| 03/22/25 vs Cumberland County | 2 |
| 05/11/24 @ Marshall County | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Edmonson County | 1 |
| 04/12/24 @ Christian County | 1 |
| 03/18/24 @ Edmonson County | 1 |
Kloie Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Holland, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Smith wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Franklin-Simpson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches.
Franklin-Simpson's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Cumberland County, they now have a losing record of 1-2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. We've got a battle between Wildcats coming up. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Franklin-Simpson 3.4, Edmonson County 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Cumberland County, they are taking a road trip to challenge Allen County-Scottsville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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