Fleming had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it 14. They came up short against the Franklin County Eagles, falling 14-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Colonels of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Franklin County, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Franklin County's part, Brooke Weaver was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weaver has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Franklin County got a massive performance out of Madysen McCrickard, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave McCrickard a new career-high. Eva Custer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming will square off against William Byrd at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Franklin County, they will challenge Cave Spring at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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