The Franklin Regional Panthers will challenge the Sebastian River Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
Franklin Regional had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against John Carroll Catholic on Saturday, falling 9-3.
Franklin Regional saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Toryn Fulton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Sebastian River was able to grind out a solid victory over Melbourne Central Catholic on Thursday, taking the game 8-3.
Kiera Carow made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rily Biggers, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Ava Porazzo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Sebastian River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
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