Franklin Regional hadn't done well against Shaler Area recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Panthers won by a run and slipped past the Titans 13-12. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ciara Camacho
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Toryn Fulton and Ciara Camacho did most of the damage at the plate: Fulton went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases, while Camacho fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Camacho has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Adrianna Martz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Franklin Regional was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Franklin Regional and bumps their season record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Shaler Area, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-3.
Coming up, Franklin Regional will head out on the road to face off against Kiski Area at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.56 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Shaler Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Plum at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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