Benjamin Franklin is 8-0 against McDonogh 35 since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Benjamin Franklin Falcons will be playing at home against the McDonogh 35 Roneagles at 3:30 p.m. Benjamin Franklin will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
Benjamin Franklin put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over McDonogh 35. The win was just what Benjamin Franklin needed coming off of a 20-1 loss in their prior match.
Ozzie welch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Welch was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Reggie Batiste was a standout: he scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Scott Gottche, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Benjamin Franklin has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-11 record this season. As for McDonogh 35, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
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