Keystone Heights hadn't done well against Oakleaf recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Keystone Heights Indians walked away with a 6-2 win over the Oakleaf Knights. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 12-0 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2022.
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Ethan Franklin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Austin Smith was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Guage Barry, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Smith wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Keystone Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oakleaf only managed two hits.
The win made it two in a row for Keystone Heights and bumps their season record up to 10-3. As for Oakleaf, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Keystone Heights will challenge Santa Fe at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oakleaf, they will take on Fleming Island at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fleming Island will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Oakleaf surely won't give up without a fight.
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