Franklin Central extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-5 in the process. They came up short against the Southport Cardinals, falling 10-2. The Flashes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Franklin Central got a good showing from Jayden Stamps, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Franklin Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Haltom, who went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
As for Southport, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
On Southport's side, Dylan Pearcy made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Pearcy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Robert Ludlow was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Southport's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Matlock, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Franklin Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-0 defeat against Avon on the 16th. As for Southport, they have also already played their next game, a 10-0 victory against Perry Meridian on the 18th.
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