Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 9-1 to the Sandy Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Franklin of the 17-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Franklin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Artai Hardnett, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Sandy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which lines up perfectly with their 16-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will take on South Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games South Salem has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Sandy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against David Douglas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sandy's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so David Douglas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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