Franklin Community's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Decatur Central Hawks by a score of 6-1. The game was the first time the Grizzly Cubs have beaten the Hawks on their field since May 19, 2021.
Bryleigh Carlisle-Haltom spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Adeline Blackwell
| 05/21/25 @ Decatur Central | 3 |
| 05/17/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 05/16/25 @ Greenwood Christian Academy | 1 |
| 05/15/25 vs Greenwood | 1 |
| 05/15/25 @ Greenwood | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Adeline Blackwell, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 13 games. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Martin, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Franklin Community was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Decatur Central only posted a batting average of .231.
Franklin Community is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games. As for Decatur Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
Franklin Community will have a chance to go back-to-back against Decatur Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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