Northeastern Clinton hasn't had much luck against Franklin Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will host the Huskies at 4:30 p.m. Franklin Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Northeastern Clinton, who comes in off a win.
On Saturday, it was close, but Northeastern Clinton sidestepped Richford for a 6-5 win. That's two games straight that the Cougars have won by just one run.
Baylon Cronkrite
Baylon Cronkrite made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Northeastern Clinton is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-4 otherwise. Cronkrite was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Cronkrite wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Wells, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Franklin Academy was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They fell 6-1 to Canton.
The victory made it two in a row for Northeastern Clinton and bumps their season record up to 4-5. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Franklin Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Northeastern Clinton suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Franklin Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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