Dearborn extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Franklin Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Pioneers have suffered against the Patriots since April 21, 2021.
Niveen Sleiman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Madison Shoff was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Franklin, their victory bumped their record up to 5-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Dearborn since April 21, 2021.
On Franklin's side, Serenity DeLaney was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave DeLaney a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Kirk, who went 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dearborn will challenge Lutheran North at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Franklin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Canton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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