While Franklin's win against Cranberry Area wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights skirted past the Berries 11-9. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Brandt McAfoose was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Ian Higley was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Knights
| 05/05/25 vs Cranberry Area | 12 |
| 03/27/25 vs Iroquois | 10 |
| 04/09/25 vs Rocky Grove | 9 |
| 03/19/25 @ Seneca | 9 |
| 03/31/25 vs Slippery Rock | 8 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Franklin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Franklin back to even at 8-8. As for Cranberry Area, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-7.
Coming up, Franklin will take on Hickory at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cranberry Area, they will face off against Clarion-Limestone at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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