The Conneaut Area Eagles will play host again on Monday to welcome the Franklin Knights, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Conneaut Area lost 13-3 to Wilmington on Friday.
Chase Stewart made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 15-0 to Sharon. The contest marked the first time this season in which Franklin was not able to get on the board.
Franklin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Kockler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Conneaut Area's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Conneaut Area has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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