The Person Rockets had just enough and edged out the Franklinton Red Rams 5-3 on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rockets.
The team relied heavily on Jackson Riggan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Nicholas Young was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Person's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Franklinton, they dropped their record down to 5-13 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Person will face off against Eastern Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Franklinton, they will host Southern Nash at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Firebirds will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Red Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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