Franklin had lost eight straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-10 to make it nine. They lost 15-0 to the Hickory Hornets. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Hornets when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hickory, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hickory's part, Nina Brewster was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Brewster was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addie Peagler, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Addy Stoner also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will take on Sharon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Hickory, they will challenge Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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