For the second straight game, Montgomery will face off against Franklin. The Cougars will take on the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Montgomery has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Montgomery managed to slip by Franklin the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars lost 11-1 to the Warriors on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Cougars couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Franklin's part, Mason Bonds was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Bonds has become a key player for the Warriors: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Ziegler, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Franklin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Franklin and bumps their season record up to 4-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Montgomery, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Montgomery has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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