Baseball Recap: Six Straight Road Wins for Franklin

Sabers

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 vs Racine Park	32
04/15/25 vs Racine Park	12
05/07/25 @ Kenosha Bradford	11
05/02/25 @ Oak Creek	11
04/16/25 @ Racine Park	11

Franklin came out on top against Racine Horlick on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Sabers blew past the Rebels 10-0. The result was nothing new for the Sabers, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Sam Ortiz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted over his last nine matches.

In other batting news, Franklin let Dominick Walters and Nick Firle run wild. Walters went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Firle went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits Walters has posted over his last seven games. Another player making a difference was Onyu Lee, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Franklin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.

Franklin pushed their record up to 24-5 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Racine Horlick, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.

As of now, neither Franklin nor Racine Horlick have any future games scheduled.