Russellville had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats, falling 19-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Wildcats since May 2, 2022.
As for Franklin-Simpson, the victory got them back to even at 9-9-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Franklin-Simpson's part, the team relied heavily on Allie Utley, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Utley a new career-high. Lilly Ferguson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Looking ahead, Russellville will square off against Hopkins County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Storm at the right time seeing as the Storm are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Franklin-Simpson, they will face off against Todd County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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