Slippery Rock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-13 heartbreaker at the hands of the Franklin Knights. Even if the Rockets couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Delaney Staab led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Emma Ritz also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Slippery Rock's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Franklin, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Slippery Rock will challenge Sharon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Franklin, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hickory at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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