Franklin County proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by six) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pulaski County Maroons and snuck past 4-2. Winning may never get old, but Franklin County sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Madison McCoy made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. McCoy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. McCoy was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
McCoy wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Warner, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Franklin County's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6. As for Pulaski County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-4.
Franklin County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-2 loss vs. West Jessamine on the 20th. As for Pulaski County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Somerset at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pulaski County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Somerset's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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