Franklin extended their losing streak to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles, falling 11-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 last Tuesday.
As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 8-5. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Portsmouth Christian Academy's part, Grady Howe made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Howe has become a key player for Portsmouth Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 4-5 otherwise. Howe was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Andrew Earwood was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Portsmouth Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Logan Summers was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Franklin will challenge Concord Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gldn Tornadoes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Kingsmen have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, they will take on Mascenic Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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