Oil City is 0-7 against Franklin since March of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Oilers will host the Knights at 3:30 p.m. Oil City has given up an average of 13.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oil City is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Monday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 16-14 heartbreaker at the hands of Lakeview. On the bright side, the 14- run effort marked the Oilers' highest-scoring contest to date.
Shalyn Whittemore was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ariana Griffin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Ayla Hall was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Franklin came up short against Hickory on Tuesday, falling 13-3. The Knights have struggled against the Hornets recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Abigail Boland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Aubree Hollerman also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Oil City's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Oil City might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Franklin when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Oilers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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