Frankfort's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Harrisburg Bulldogs. The high-scoring effort was just what Frankfort needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Frankfort let Keaton Bates and Reese James loose on the outfield. Bates scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while James went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Sollers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Frankfort has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Harrisburg, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Frankfort will stay at home for another game and welcome Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinckneyville will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Frankfort surely won't give up without a fight. As for Harrisburg, they will look to defend their home field in their first game on Saturday against Mt. Vernon at 11:00 a.m.
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