It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Franklin ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kent-Meridian Royals, sneaking past 3-2. The Quakers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Royals, too.
Horace Appleyard made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Appleyard was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Kyos Weiss
| 04/23/26 vs Kent-Meridian | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs Rainier Beach | 1 |
| 03/30/26 vs Cleveland | 1 |
| 03/25/26 vs Roosevelt | 1 |
In other batting news, Kyos Weiss was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Kent-Meridian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Franklin will take on Liberty at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Kent-Meridian, they will challenge Kentlake at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight.
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