Franklin Pierce put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let the Foss Falcons onto the board and left with a 25-0 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Franklin Pierce has managed all season.
Leila Kannach and Emma Hoffmeister were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Kannach tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hoffmeister struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kannach scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Hoffmeister scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Laneigha Garcia was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Kaytlynn Aegerter was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Franklin Pierce pushed their record up to 5-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.2 runs per game. As for Foss, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Franklin Pierce will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fife at 4:00 p.m. Franklin Pierce will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Foss, they will head out on the road to challenge Enumclaw at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Enumclaw's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Foss' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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