Franklin was the 16-6 winner over Grant when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Franklin Quakers might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-8 to the Grant Generals, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Franklin's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Grace Vaupel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bobbi Jean Wixon led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Abramson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Franklin's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-10. As for Grant, they pushed their record up to 8-15 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will square off against Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Grant, they will head out on the road to face off against Roosevelt at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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