Redbirds
| 03/27/25 vs Trico | 13 |
| 03/21/25 @ Pope County | 12 |
| 03/25/25 @ Sparta | 11 |
| 03/17/25 @ Woodlawn | 10 |
| 03/18/25 vs Carbondale | 8 |
Frankfort made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Trico, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Frankfort blew past Trico 13-7 on Thursday. The Redbirds' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Annabelle Hopkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Frankfort let Keaton Bates and Reese James run wild. Bates went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one run, while James scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, James posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Makayla Joyner was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Frankfort always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trico only posted an OBP of .294.
The victory made it two in a row for Frankfort and bumps their season record up to 5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Trico, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Frankfort will welcome Century at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Frankfort's pitchers better be ready for this one: Century has averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Trico, they will square off against Elverado at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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