While Dundalk's victory against Franklin wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Dundalk sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Franklin on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Owls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Julie Burger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Justice Smith
| 03/27/25 vs Franklin | 3 |
| 05/02/24 @ Kenwood | 2 |
| 04/22/24 vs Patapsco | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Catonsville | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Western Tech & Environmental Science | 1 |
On the hitting side, Justice Smith and Kenisha Gelpi did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gelpi scored a run while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave Smith a new career-high. Makayla Woods was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Dundalk now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Franklin, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Dundalk will take on rival Patapsco at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Franklin is set to face off against their familiar foe Western Tech & Environmental Science at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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