Franklin Academy hit Wake Prep Academy with a five-run seventh inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Guardians fell 9-5 to the Patriots. The Guardians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Nathaneal Martin was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrett Watkins, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Wake Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Franklin Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6.
Coming up, Wake Prep Academy will take on Nash Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Franklin Academy, they will face off against Roxboro Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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